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+Be aware that you may need your product key if you received one. Microsoft has its own tool for automatically scanning and correcting Office when things go awry. You can read about it and then run the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant to see if that helps. It can automatically diagnose issues, troubleshoot, and fix problems with Outlook. A more general version that can also fix Office, Microsoft 365, and other Outlook problems can be found here.
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+Although it's not possible at the moment to turn Outlook not opening on Windows 10 the feature off entirely, you can choose to remove it from your favorites list by right clicking the folder and selecting Remove from Favorites. To help you get rid of these duplicates, we have released a fix which will automatically clean up your contact list. This fix will clean up duplicate contacts for end users starting August 9, 2023. Rollout of the fix to all users will take few weeks, so, some users may see the fix applied by the end of September. Add an Outlook.com alias to your account and send email to Gmail users using that alias. For more information, go to Add or remove an email alias in Outlook.com.
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+However, in most cases, the changes will reflect almost instantly. If you are using Gmail or Google Workspace as well as the Outlook calendar, it would be nice to have them populated with the same information. Here is how to make sure your Outlook is showing the same information as your Google Calendar. It might be that antivirus software is trying to block a function that is repeatedly trying to squeeze Outlook not opening on Windows 10 through the firewall.
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+The Inbox Repair tool creates a backup file with the same name as the original, but with a .bak extension, and saves it in the same folder. There may be items in the backup file that you might be able to recover that the Inbox Repair tool couldn't. You can create a new Outlook Data File and drag the items in the Lost and Found folder into the new data file.
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+Regular backups, staying vigilant for signs of corruption, and knowing when to use the right repair tools are essential practices. In cases of severe corruption, it is recommended to use a professional repair tool like the SysCurve PST Repair Tool. This tool is adept at addressing serious damage that basic repair methods might not fix, efficiently helping to repair corrupt PST files without hassle. This approach is particularly useful when the original PST file is not severely corrupted but has minor issues that prevent normal operation. It can also be used when you can open the PST file but experience errors or issues when accessing certain data within it. PST files are essentially data storage files used by Microsoft Outlook.
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+Technical people fix this error based on possible reasons. It's a by-product of making more space on your PC, you delete things you don't think you need anymore. Then, one day you realize getting rid of that file was a huge mistake. Let's eliminate any feelings of despair regarding a deleted file. If you cannot restore the file from your computer's recycling bin, here's what to do.
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+Not to [Outlook not opening on Windows 10](https://office365emailfix.blogspot.com/2025/10/fix-outlook-not-sending-or-receiving.html) worry, you can use the built-in Microsoft Office repair utility to get it back in order. Some add-ins (or even only one) may be interfering with Outlook, thereby preventing the app from opening. Here's how to disable add-ins to check if they're the problem. If you have logged in to your @live.com email address in the last 12 months but don't remember the password, you can try the Microsoft Recovery Form.
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+There are three steps you can take to try to get Outlook working again. If you are having problems with Outlook, there are a few things we can help with to get you back to sending and receiving your email. Step 1 - For both Windows and MacOS users, Microsoft Outlook has the ability to recover deleted items Outlook Desktop App. If Outlook shows an error like "Cannot open attachments", this could be due to unsupported file formats, outdated Outlook versions, corrupted attachments, or security restrictions. Configure your antivirus software to exclude Outlook Outlook not opening on Windows 10 files or processes from real-time scans to avoid interference. Many users report common Outlook problems on Microsoft forums and support platforms.
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+And now you can’t access your important data and your messages. Find solutions to common problems or get help from a support agent. If you need to update your email's POP or IMAP account settings, please go to POP and IMAP Outlook not opening on Windows 10 account settings for more information. If setup failed, choose Change Account Settings. Update the account information with the one you received from your email provider or from the POP and IMAP server name reference topic.
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+You cannot create a new email address with @live.com as the domain address. You cannot create a new email with @msn.com as the domain address. If you have not logged in to your email address in over two years, it will be considered inactive and may have been removed. If Microsoft Outlook is not working, we might be able to help you pinpoint why. We have created some tables to clarify how to access your email account using Outlook if you are still signed up for one of the providers Microsoft used to champion.