Learning Center » Ask Leo! » Why does Outlook tell me it wasn't closed properly? Why does Outlook tell me it wasn't closed properly? Every time I open Outlook it tells me that it was not closed properly and the data file is being checked for errors. How do I correct this issue? Outlook's funny that way. I would run into this issue from time to time when using Outlook myself. What I found was something that most might find surprising... Exiting Outlook didn't always exit Outlook. Continue reading Why does Outlook tell me it wasn't closed properly? Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week. Source: Why does Outlook tell me it wasn't closed properly? Please Note: The above article was not written by staff of Connor's Web Guide and thus we can guarantee the content or stability of its external link. Peer Rating System: Would you recommend this article? 1 2 3 4 5 0.00 out of 5, With 0 Votes