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How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors

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Unable to receive messages/emails? Having trouble sending out emails? Are emails not loading properly in Outlook?
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These are some of the most common errors faced by users and you should know how to fix them in order to enjoy using Outlook effortlessly.

How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors

In this article, we will cover the Top 8 solutions to Troubleshoot Microsoft Outlook Errors –

  1. Relink Email Account to Microsoft Outlook
  2. Lost WiFi Connection Problems
  3. Repair Microsoft Outlook Email Account
  4. Microsoft Outlook Add-In Issues
  5. Rebuild the Microsoft Outlook Data File
  6. Microsoft Office Update
  7. Repair Microsoft Office
  8. Reinstall Microsoft Outlook

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1. Relink Email Account to Microsoft Outlook

One of the reasons for the error message is that your account setting is incorrect. You can relink your email account to Microsoft Outlook to fix this Outlook error –

  • Go to File
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click on the Account Settings arrow
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • From the dropdown, select Account Settings
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • In the dialog box, select the account
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Hit Remove
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • In the warning message box, click Yes
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  •  Click OK
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click OK
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Re-add the account by clicking New
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Type your email address and click Connect
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors

This will help you relink your existing account and possibly resolve the Outlook error.

 

2. Lost WiFi Connection Problems

Another reason why you may be facing an error in Outlook could be that you are not connected to the internet. Let’s try and connect to the network –

  • Press the Search button on the taskbar
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Type Network
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • You will see that you are not connected to the internet
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click on Show available networks
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  •  Select a network and press Connect
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors

Once you are connected to the internet, you can open Outlook and try to send your email.

 

3. Repair Microsoft Outlook Email Account

You can also try and repair your email account to resolve any Outlook account error –

  • Go to File
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click on the Account Settings arrow
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • From the dropdown, select Account Settings
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • In the dialog box, select your account
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Hit Repair
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • In the wizard, type your email address and select Repair
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click Done

This will repair your account of any connection error it has between Microsoft Outlook and that email account.

 

4. Microsoft Outlook Add-In Issues

Add-ins in Microsoft Outlook can be used to automate and conquer your everyday tasks. They help in increasing productivity and making workflow easier. But, sometimes these add-ins can interfere with Outlook and cause errors.

  • Go to Home > Get Add-insHow to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click on My Add-ins
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click on three dots of the app you want to remove
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click Remove
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5. Rebuild the Microsoft Outlook Data File

Microsoft Outlook data file is a file that holds all your information in Outlook including emails, calendar events, appointments, contacts, etc. Sometimes, these files can be corrupt and cause issues in Outlook.

You will then have to remove this file and load the backup file or start over.

  • Go to File
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click Account Settings > Account Settings
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click on Data File
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click on Open File Location
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • A file explorer containing the data file will open. Delete the file
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Close Outlook and try to open it again
  • An error message will be displayed
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Select the backup file and Click Open
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  • Enter the password and click OK
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Hopefully, this will resolve the issues you are facing while using Microsoft Outlook.

 

6. Microsoft Office Update

It might be a good option to update your Microsoft Office so as to eliminate any hindrance occurring because of using an old version of Outlook.

  • Go to File
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Click on Office Account
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  •  Click on Update OptionsUpdate Now
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors

 

7. Repair Microsoft Office

Another option to fix OneDrive sync issues is to reboot Microsoft Office. You can follow the steps below to repair the office:

  • Go to the search bar and type Control Panel
    How to fix Microsoft OneDrive Sync Issues
  • In the Control Panel, go to Programs and Features
    How to fix Microsoft OneDrive Sync Issues
  • Select Mircosoft Office and click on Change
    How to fix Microsoft OneDrive Sync Issues
  • In the dialog box, select Quick Repair and then Repair
    How to fix Microsoft OneDrive Sync Issues

 

8. Reinstall Microsoft Outlook

Finally, as a last resort, you can always uninstall your Microsoft Outlook and then reinstall it.

  • Go to the search bar and type Control Panel
    How to fix Microsoft OneDrive Sync Issues
  • In the Control Panel, go to Programs and Features
    How to fix Microsoft OneDrive Sync Issues
  • Click on Microsoft Office
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Select Uninstall
    How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Errors
  • Using the wizard, you can uninstall and then reinstall Office

 

In this article, you have learned how to troubleshoot and fix connection problems in Microsoft Outlook and fix issues such as Microsoft Outlook account issues, WiFi connection issues, Add-In issues, Microsoft Office Issues, and more.

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