No matter what the reasons are, the workarounds to resolve them are ready with us.
Here in this article, weve shared working ways to fix Outlook not working issue in Windows 11.
Why Is Microsoft Outlook Not Working in Windows 11?
As per our research, these could be the reasons for the Microsoft Outlook not working issue youre experiencing.
Lets take a look at the very first way.
So, there is a higher chance that itll fix the issue.
To power cycle your PC, press theAlt + F4keys combination concurrently to get theShut Down Windowsprompt.
Then, select theRestartorRestart and updateoption from the prompts dropdown menu to restart it.
Force Close & Restart Microsoft Outlook
1.OpenTask Manageron your Windows 11 PC using theCtrl + Shift + Esckeys.
2.Now, search for theMicrosoft Outlookapp in theTask Managerand right-punch it.
3.Select theEnd taskoption from the popup menu to completely quit the Microsoft Outlook app and its tasks.
you could check it bystarting Microsoft Outlook in Safe mode.
1.Press theWindows + Rkeyboard shortcut to open theRunmenu.
2.Typeoutlook.exe /safein the search box, and pressEnter.
Once you do this, the Outlook app will now start in Safe mode.
you could now check whether its working properly.
If the issue is still there, we suggest you disable all installed add-ons and plugins one by one.
1.Open theMicrosoft Outlookapp on your Windows 11 PC in Safe mode and click onFilein the top menu.
2.SelectOptionsfrom the left side menu and then select theAdd-insoption to open theAdd-inssection.
3.Now, choose theGooption beside theManage: COM Add-insoption and then check the boxes next to all the add-ins.
4.Click theRemovebutton in the box to remove all the selected add-ins from Microsoft Outlook.
After removing all the irrelevant add-ins and plugins, check whether Microsoft Outlook is working correctly now.
As Outlook is optimized for Windows 11, theres no point of using it in Compatibility mode.
2.Proceed to theCompatibilitysection of theMicrosoft OutlookPropertiesprompt by selecting the same in the top menu.
3.Lastly, disable theRun this program incompatibility mode foroption under theCompatibility modesection.
Now bring up the Microsoft Outlook program, and check whether its working properly now.
Run SFC Scan
One of the most common cause of issues with Microsoft Outlook iscorrupted system files.
2.Then, execute the following command in the elevated Terminal program to start the SFC scan on your PC.
After executing the above command in the console, youll see that the SFC scan has started.
Once the SFC scan completes, restart the program and verify whether Microsoft Outlook is working fine.
2.Then, select theAccount Settingsoption, and then select theAccount prefs…option from the dropdown.
3.Next, select theData Filesoption in the top menu and then double-select your Microsoft Outlook account.
4.Now, move to theAdvancedsectionand select theOutlook Data File parameters…option from theCached Exchange Mode Settingssection.
5.In the end, punch theCompact Nowoption on theOutlook Data File Settingsprompt and click onOK.
You must first repair the Microsoft Outlook app to fix all the issues with its overall working.
1.Open theSettings appon your Windows 11 PC and select theAppsoption from the left sidebar.
2.Then, navigate to theInstalled Appssection and search for theMicrosoft Outlook appusing the search box.
3.Now, click onthree dots (…)next to the Microsoft Outlook appand selectAdvanced optionsfrom the menu.
4.After that, proceed to theResetsection and punch theRepairbutton to fix all the issues with its working.
5.Lastly, press theResetoption in theResetsection to reset the app by clearing its temporary and other data.
2.On the next screen,select your Outlook account and hit theUpdate Officeoption to expand the section.
3.Lastly, selectUpdate Nowfrom the dropdown menu to install pending updates for the Microsoft Outlook app.
In that situation, the best way to eliminate them is tocreate a new Microsoft Outlook account.
2.Now,set theView byoption toSmall iconsin theControl Panelto get the option to create a new account.
you’re free to name the profile anything as per your preferences.
2.In theWindows Updatesection, click theCheck for updatesbutton at the top of the window to search for new updates.
3.Now, wait for the OS to search for new Windows updates and show them on the screen.
If it finds some new updates to install, click onDownload & install allto start installing them.
Doing so will eliminate all the bugs and glitches with Microsoft Outlook and make it work properly.
2.In theRecoverysection, click theReset PCbutton under theRecovery optionssection next toReset this PC.
FAQs
Is Outlook Compatible With Windows 11?
Does Windows 11 Affect Microsoft Office?
Windows 11 doesnt affect Microsoft Office.
you’re able to use the same Microsoft Office license on Windows 11.
Which Versions of Office Work With Windows 11?
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