But what if it suddenly stops notifying us about new emails and alerts?

Sadly, this example has turned into a reality for many Windows 11 users.

Why Are Microsoft Outlooks Notifications Not Working in Windows 11?

Open Task Manager

2.Search forMicrosoft Outlookin theProcessestab and right-select it.

3.Select theEnd taskoption from the right-click menu to forcefully shut the Microsoft Outlook program.

4.Once done, reopen the Microsoft Outlook app and check whether its now sending the notifications.

Right click on the Process

In that case, we recommend youmake sure that Microsoft Outlooks in-app notification tweaks are enabled.

2.Move to theMailsection from the left side pane and proceed to theMessage arrivalsection.

3.Lastly, check that that thePlay a soundandDisplay a Desktop alertcheckboxes are checkmarked.

Select the End Task optio

2.Confirm that theNotificationstoggle is enabled in theNotificationssection.

If not, enable it.

3.Search for theMicrosoft Outlookapp in the same section and hit it.

Click on File 2

4.verify that theNotificationsswitch is enabled.

5.Then, check that theShow notification bannersandShow notifications innotificationcentertoggles are enabled.

2.Right-hit the icon and confirm that theres a checkmark next toShow New Mail Desktop Agent Alert.

Select Mail

3.If theres no checkmark against it, choose it to enable that particular option to get notifications.

Hence, the program isnt sending notifications of new emails.

2.In theSend/Receivetab, press theWork Offlineoption in the top menu to turn it off.

Enable the Play a Sound and Display a Desktop Alert Options

3.Once the Work Offline option is disabled, reopen the appand check whether notifications are working.

It could be possible this option is enabled on your PC, which is why you dont see alerts.

2.Click theStop focus sessionbutton under theFocussection to shut down the Focus Assist feature.

Click on Notifications

So,ensure that the battery saver mode is disabled on your PC.

2.In thePower & batterysection, click onBattery saverunder theBatterysection to expand the section.

3.Lastly, click theTurn off nowbutton to block the battery saver mode immediately on your PC.

Enable the Notifications Toggle

2.If theNotificationspanel has aDo not disturb is onmessageon it,it means the DND mode is enabled.

you should probably tap on theBell iconat the panels top right corner to disable it.

1.Right-press theStart Menuin the taskbar and selectTerminal (Admin)from the popup.

Click on app

2.key in thesfc /scannowcommand in the console and pressEnterto execute the SFC scan.

To confirm the same, go to OutlooksRule and Alertstab and turn off any notification-related rules.

2.Proceed to theInfotab from the left sidebar and tap on theManage Rules & Alertsoption.

Enable app notifications

3.Go to theEmail Rulestab of theRules & Alertsprompt and check for a rule related to the notifications.

5.Once done, tap on theApplybuttonat the bottom to save the changes and thenOKto shut the prompt.

But sometimes, the cache gets corrupted, which leads to these kinds of issues.

Enable the Show Notification BannerS Option

To check whether the corrupted cache is causing this issue, we suggest youclear Microsoft Outlooks cache.

2.Open theRoamCachefolder, select all the files in it, and right-click to get the contextual menu.

3.Finally, tap on theBinicon on the contextual menu to clear Microsoft Outlooks cache files.

Switch on Play a Sound When a Notification Arrives

Its possible that this service isnt working properly, which is the reason this issue is occurring.

Thus, we recommend yourestart Windows Push Notification System Serviceto fix all the issues with its working.

2.Search forWindows Push Notification SystemServicein theServicessection and right-punch it.

Move to Send Receive

1.Open theControl Panelprogramon your PC, and move to thePrograms and Featuressection.

2.Search for theMicrosoft Officeappin thePrograms and Featuressection and right-hit it.

3.Select theChangeoption from the right-click menu and then selectQuick Repairon the next prompt.

Disable Work Offline

4.Finally, click theRepairbutton at the bottom of the prompt to start the repair process.

5.Once the repair process is finished, check whether Microsoft Outlooks notifications are working.

6.If not, follow the same steps again and, this time, selectOnline Repairinstead ofQuick Repair.

Move to Focus

So, we suggest you do the same.

Doing so will scrub the apps data and fix all its issues.

2.Search forMicrosoft Office/Outlookin theInstalled appssection and click onthree dots(…)next to it.

Click on Stop focus session

3.Go to theResetsection and hit theResetbutton to reset the app by clearing its data.

Try Creating a New Mail Profile

Luckily, for some userscreating a new mail profilefixed the issue.

4.Choose theAlways use this profileradio button and choose the new mail profile from the dropdown.

Move to Power Battery

5.punch theOKbutton to save the changes.

2.SelectOffice Accountfrom the left sidebar and click onUpdate Optionson the right pane.

3.Click onUpdate Nowin theUpdate Optionsdropdown to search for new updates and install them.

Click on Battery saver

Hopefully, the Windows 11 Outlook notifications not working issue is fixed now.

This is because it could be possible that the OS itself has some bugs and glitches causing this issue.

And they can only be fixed by updating the firmware.

Click on Turn off now

2.Go to theWindows Updatesection from the left pane and click theCheck for updatesbutton at the top.

3.Let the system search for new Windows updates.

In case you want to install a particular update first, click theDownload and Installbutton next to it.

Disable Do Not Disturb Mode

FAQs

Why Are My Outlook Notifications Not Working on Windows 11?

You might not have enabled notifications for Microsoft Outlook on your PC, which is why they arent working.

Another possible reason could be a corrupted email profile or system files.

Select Terminal Admin

How Do I Get Outlook Notifications on Windows 11?

How Do I Fix Outlook on Windows 11?

If Microsoft Outlook isnt working properly on your Windows 11 PC, try force closing and restarting it.

SFC Scan

Why Cant I See My Notifications on Windows 11?

If you arent seeing alerts on your Windows 11 PC, then its possible that notifications are disabled.

How Do I Get Email Notifications on Windows 11?

Click on Manage Rules Alterts

But who knew this habit could cause us this much trouble?

For many users, Microsoft Outlooksnotifications have stopped working.

Due to this, theyre missing out on important and time-sensitive emails.

Move to Email Rules section

If yes, then confirm to share which fix helped you resolve it.

Untick the checkbox

Click on Apply 2

Type the Command in Run

Delete All the Cache Files

services.msc 1

Windows Push Notifications

Click on Stop

Start Windows Push Notifications

click on Programs and Features

Select Change

Click on Repair 1

Select Online Repair

Select Apps

Click on three dots

Click on Reset

Click on Mail 1

Add a name

Click on OK 9

Click on Update options

Click on Update Now

Click on Settings 2

Windows Update

Click on Download and install all