Outlook is already running error in Windows 11

If you see a message saying that the new Outlook is already running in Windows 11, this post will help you address the issue.

Outlook is already running. Please close the other window to continue.

This issue can occur if the Outlook (new) app has not closed properly and its process is still running.

New Outlook is already running error in Windows 11

To resolve this issue, you must ensure that the Outlook (new) app has exited completely and no process is running. To close apps running in the background, right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager.

Once the Task Manager opens, search for ‘outlook’ in its search bar. If you see Outlook (new), outlook.exe, Microsoft Outlook, or any ‘outlook’ process, right-click on it and select End task.

If you have added the End tasks option to your taskbar right-click context menu, you could also use that to terminate all related Outlook processes.

Having done that, wait for a few seconds and then try to open the new Outlook app and see. It should open.

If this does not help, make sure that your new Outlook app is updated, restart your computer and then try.

Can you open multiple instances of Outlook app in Windows 11?

Yes, you can open multiple instances of the new Outlook app on your Windows computer. Search for Outlook (new) in the Start menu, and click on Open. Outlook will open. Follow this procedure multiple times to open multiple instances of the app.

What do I do when Outlook is stuck?

If Outlook is stuck, open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc, then go to the Processes tab. Find outlook.exe, right-click on it, and select End Task. This should close Outlook. After it’s closed, you can restart it to resolve the issue.

How do you fix The program is already running?

If, when you try to open any program, including Microsoft Outlook, you receive The program is already running or Another instance is already running error message, you will have to open the Task Manager, search for all processes related to it, right-click one each of them, and select End process, one after the other. Having done that, see if you can start the program. If this does not help, restart your computer and see. If nothing helps, reinstall the software and see.