Starting Outlook in Safe Mode can help diagnose and troubleshoot issues that may be affecting the performance of Outlook. Safe Mode is a special mode that starts Outlook with minimal features and disables any add-ins that may be causing problems. Here are some benefits of starting Outlook in Safe Mode:
Diagnose issues: Starting Outlook in Safe Mode can help determine if issues with Outlook are caused by add-ins, corrupted files or other settings. Safe Mode will disable any add-ins, which makes it easier to identify if they are the cause of the problem.
Fix problems: If Outlook is experiencing issues with performance or functionality, starting in Safe Mode can help to fix the problem. You can use this mode to disable any add-ins or change settings to see if it resolves the issue.
Access your mailbox: Even if Outlook is not starting normally, you can still access your mailbox by starting Outlook in Safe Mode.
To start Outlook in Safe Mode, follow these steps:
Close Outlook if it is open.
Hold down the "Ctrl" key on your keyboard and click on the Outlook icon to start the application.
A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to start Outlook in Safe Mode. Click on "Yes".
Outlook will start in Safe Mode with limited features and without any add-ins.
Once you have started Outlook in Safe Mode, you can perform troubleshooting and diagnostic steps to identify and fix any issues. If the problem persists, you may need to contact Microsoft support for further assistance.
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