If you are experiencing this issue, thisMiniTooltutorial will guide you through the steps to uninstall KB5002700.
Update:KB5002623is released!
It is designed to fix crashes and freezing issues with Office 2016 applications after installing the security update KB5002700.
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Microsoft is aware of the issue and is currently investigating the root cause and is working on a fix.
If you need an immediate workaround, it’s possible for you to try the following solutions.
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To remove it, you’re gonna wanna use the Command Prompt.
Here are the steps.
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Determine the GUID of the Office version
Step 1.
Press theWindows + Rkey combination to open Run.
Typeregeditin the text box and pressEnter.

Step 3. key in the following location in the address bar and pressEnter.
For 32-bit OS:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
For 64-bit OS:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
Step 4. it’s possible for you to verify the correct GUID by checking theDisplayNamefield in the right panel.
The name should be something like Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016.
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Finally, note down the correct GUID.
In the new window, go for the blue link to get the package file.
Once the update file is downloaded, openCommand Promptby using the search box.
This is how to fix Office 2016 not responding after installing KB5002700.
Next, scroll down and uncheck the option ofShow weather on the calendar.
After that, clickOKto save the change and look to see if the Outlook crash issue is fixed.
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