Office 365 is Running Slow? How to Boost Its Performance

Removing all unused add-ins is effective for most users

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Updated onSeptember 18, 2024

updated onSeptember 18, 2024

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TheOffice 365suite includes some of the most used apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. However, getting the best out of it may not always be feasible as a few users may experience slow performance in Office 365.

While the cause may not be the app itself, there are a few ways to get around it, and in this guide, we walk you through every one of them.

Why is my Office 365 running so slow?

How do I fix slow performance on Office 365?

Before any major tweaks, try the following workarounds:

After the pre-solutions, you may continue to more detailed fixes below:

1. Disable unused add-ins

2. Run the disk cleanup tool

3. Defragment your hard drive

Most of the factors that cause slow performance on Office 365 may be issues that need general computer housekeeping. You should also carry out an exhaustive virus scan, as malware may often affect the performance of computer programs.

You can also use Office 365 online if the app performs poorly on your device. And that is as far as we share in this guide.

Please let us know which solutions were most effective for you in the comments section.

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Office 365 is Running Slow? How to Boost Its Performance#

Why is my Office 365 running so slow?#

How do I fix slow performance on Office 365?#

1. Disable unused add-ins#

2. Run the disk cleanup tool#

3. Defragment your hard drive#