Outlook keeps saying 'trying to connect.' or 'Disconnect'
This solution resolves Outlook password authentication issues This solution helps with issues when Outlook is unable to start Setting up Microsoft 365 email in Outlook If it's on, please go to Troubleshooting Outlook issues. Check to see if the new Outlook toggle is turned on or off.
Note: The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant is not applicable to new Outlook for Windows.