Cannot start Microsoft Outlook Error

 The error message “Cannot start Microsoft Outlook” can be caused by various reasons, such as a corrupted Outlook profile, incompatible add-ins, damaged Outlook data files, or issues with the Outlook program itself.

To Fix this issue, you can try the following steps given below :

Start Outlook in Safe Mode: 

This solution is a quick way to determine if any add-ins are causing this Unable to start Microsoft Outlook Error . Safe Mode starts Outlook without loading any add-ins, and it also checks for any issues with the Outlook data files. 

  • To start Outlook in Safe Mode, 
  • press and hold the CTRL key while you click on the Outlook icon.

Reset Navigation Pane to fix Cannot start Microsoft Outlook  :

Outlook permits the customers to personalize the navigation pane which is the leftmost pane in the main  window. 

Sometimes, customizations in the navigation pane can forestall you from the beginning of the Microsoft Outlook. You can reset the navigation pane to restore the  Cannot Open Microsoft Outlook  Follow these steps:

  • Close Outlook and different functions that are the usage of Outlook.
  • Press Windows + R keys to launch the Run tool.
  • In the Run window, type “outlook.exe /resetnavpane” and press ENTER.

Repair Microsoft Outlook data files: 

Outlook data files can become corrupted due to various reasons, including power outages or improper shutdowns. If this happens, use the built-in Inbox 

  • Repair tool (SCANPST.EXE) to repair the data files. 
  • To use the tool, go to the Outlook installation directory
  • Look for the SCANPST.EXE file. 
  • Double-click on the file 
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to repair the data files.

In conclusion,

These are the most common solutions for the Cannot start Microsoft Outlook error message. Finally, If you are still not able to resolve this error, we suggest you to chat with our assured experts

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