Resolve Outlook for Windows issues with automated troubleshooting tools
CalCheck is a program that checks your Outlook calendar for problems, and performs various checks on general settings, such as permissions, free/busy publishing, delegate configuration, and automatic booking.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021
Repair Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost) - Microsoft Support
You can use the Inbox Repair tool (SCANPST.EXE) to diagnose and repair errors in your Outlook data file. The Inbox Repair tool checks the Outlook data files on your computer to see if they're in good shape.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft365.com, Microsoft Office
Outlook crashes or stops responding when used with Office 365
Outlook crashes even though you aren't actively using it. Outlook crashes when you start it. Try steps 1 through 3 in order until the issue is cleared. If you go through all of those steps and Outlook is still crashing or not responding, complete step 4 before contacting the Microsoft Community for further help.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in classic Outlook for Windows
For issues that are not covered on this page, we have multiple tools to help you automatically diagnose and fix a range of classic Outlook problems. Check out this article: Resolve Outlook for Windows issues with automated troubleshooting tools.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft365.com, Microsoft Office
Repair an Office application - Microsoft Support
Right-click the Start button (lower-left corner) and select Apps and Features on the pop-up menu. Select the Microsoft 365 or Office product you want to repair and select Modify. Note: This will repair the entire Office suite even if it's just one application you want to repair such as Word or Excel.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Professional 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Microsoft365.com, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, InfoPath 2013, Microsoft Office, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise admin
Install or reinstall classic Outlook on a Windows PC
To install a standalone version of classic Outlook for Windows, select your language from the dropdown, and then select Download. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Which language do you need? Tip: You can also try installing classic Outlook from the Microsoft Store.
Applies To:
New Outlook for Windows
I can’t start Microsoft Outlook or receive the error “Cannot start ...
Use the classic Outlook startup troubleshooter to diagnose and fix several common classic Outlook for Windows issues for you. Select the button below to start the classic Outlook startup troubleshooter. You need to be on Windows 10 or higher to run the troubleshooter.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 troubleshooters - Microsoft Support
Use the Microsoft 365 network connectivity test to measure connectivity between your device and the internet, and from there to Microsoft’s network. View troubleshooter results. After you run any troubleshooter, Get Help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies.
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Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed ...
If you can’t install, uninstall, or update a desktop program in Windows 10, the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter can automatically fix common issues such as corrupted registry keys or incomplete uninstall data.