Microsoft Outlook is a great email client with lots of features, power and reliability. However, there are times when Outlook fails to open or load. This can be frustrating and confusing.
Our guide will show you some simple and more advanced solutions on how to fix Microsoft Outlook not opening on Windows 10. With these solutions, you can get Outlook back up and running quickly.
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Fix Microsoft Outlook won’t open on Windows 10/11
Whatever the reason why your device can’t open Outlook, there are easy and hard ways to fix problems with Outlook. Open Outlook again after completing each step mentioned in the methods below.
Disable add-ons | Outlook opens in safe mode
Microsoft Outlook can be enhanced with additional features or functionality by installing add-ons. Sometimes there can be big problems with installed add-ons. To fix this problem, you can try opening Outlook in safe mode. You can then disable the add-in that is causing the problem in Outlook.
Below we have provided detailed instructions on how to start Outlook 2016 in safe mode and disable all add-ons:
- Open the RUN window by pressing + R.
- Write Outlook/Safe. Click OK or press Enter.
- Select Outlook in the profile wizard. Click Done.
- Go to the “File”tab on the left and click it. Select Options.
- Select add-ons.
- Click Go.
- To resolve this issue, disable any suspicious add-ons in the Add-ons Wizard. Then click OK.
- Close Outlook after disabling all add-ins. To make sure the app now opens normally, restart it.
Update your Outlook app
Outlook automatically installs updates by default. However, you can turn them off or on in your Office account settings. The latest updates can also be installed on your device by checking for them.
- Browse to the file and select your Office account to turn on automatic updates for Outlook.
- Select Update Options. From the drop-down menu, select Enable Updates.
- Thanks to this, you can check and apply updates manually in Outlook. Click on file. On the navigation bar, select Office Account.
- Select Update Options. Click Update Now.
- You can update Outlook on your Mac by choosing Help from the menu bar. Then click Check for updates.
- Updates can be downloaded and installed by selecting Update.
If you have an older version of Outlook without an Office Account option, select File instead. Click Help. Click Update. The update will be installed.
Look for dialog boxes
Outlook asks for confirmation when performing certain actions. Outlook displays a message if you select the Reject All option in the reminder list. If you do not select an option in this dialog box, you will not be able to perform this action.
Outlook may not respond correctly to these dialog boxes. Make sure there are no open dialog boxes on your system. Using Alt+Tab you can see which dialog boxes are open. From there, you can switch between them. This will help you know which dialog boxes can be closed.
Setting up an Outlook mail server
Make sure your mail server settings haven’t changed so that Outlook continues to work as before.
- Click on file. Select Account Settings.
- The next step is to choose your email address. Click Change.
You cannot change your settings directly if you use Gmail or if your email address ends with @live.com or @hotmail.com. You can skip this step as Windows manages these settings on your behalf.
Use manual repair methods for Office programs
Problems with MS Outlook can often be resolved by repairing the Office program. This is especially true if he doesn’t respond. Follow the instructions below to fix Office programs:
- Close all Office applications. Go to control panel
Control Panel
- Go to Programs and Features. Select it by double clicking
- Locate Microsoft Office in the list of installed programs and right-click it. Select Repair.
Both online and offline options are available to restore the program. Choose what is more convenient.
Create a new profile
You can access your Outlook settings from your Outlook profile. Creating a new profile is possible if the profile is damaged. Set the new default profile when you start Outlook.
- Select “Start”from the Windows menu. Select Control Panel. Find and select Mail.
- Click Show Profiles.
- On the Mail Setup page, click Add.
- You can create a new profile by entering a name in the Profile name field.
- The Add Account Wizard asks for your name, email address, and password in the Email Account section.
- Then click Done. On the General tab of the Mail dialog box, you will find the name of your new profile.
- When starting Microsoft Outlook, select Prompt for profile. Click OK to select a profile.
- Start Outlook again. Select the profile you just created in the Choose Profile dialog by selecting it from the drop-down list. Select OK. The new profile name should now appear in Outlook.
Make sure you back up your data before deleting your old profile. You will delete all cached content offline by selecting Delete.
Disable Compatibility Mode
We recommend disabling Compatibility Mode if you were using an earlier version of Microsoft Windows and have now upgraded to Windows 10. Outlook usually optimizes and runs on Windows 10 without any errors.
To prevent Outlook from turning on Compatibility Mode, follow these steps:
- Right-click the Outlook icon on the desktop. Select Properties.
- You should now be able to access the properties panel in Outlook.
- Now uncheck “Allow this program to run in compatibility mode for”under the Compatibility tab.
- To apply, click the Apply button.
Restart Outlook. See if the problem persists. You can also use the other workarounds listed.
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Final words
This is all about how to fix Microsoft Outlook won’t open on Windows 10/Windows 11. Most likely, your problem will be solved if you follow the methods mentioned above. Try all of them and check which one works for you.