Unable to launch Outlook, how to open in safe mode

 

When would you use this?

On occasion, Outlook may get stuck on the launch screen and may not open. If closing out of the window and re-opening does not fix, launching Outlook in safe mode may fix the problem.

Additionally, launching in safe mode may fix a variety of other issues.

Instructions:

  1. Right-click the Windows Start button on the bottom left corner of your screen

  2. Type Outlook.exe /safe OR Outlook /safe

If Outlook in Safe Mode opens normally, that should resolve the issue and closing and re-opening should launch Outlook normally

Environment/Applies To:

Microsoft Outlook, FSU email

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