To open Microsoft Outlook in safe mode, there are several simple methods:
- Using the Ctrl key:
- Close Outlook if it is running.
- Press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard.
- While holding Ctrl, click the Outlook shortcut (on desktop, Start menu, or taskbar).
- Keep holding Ctrl until a dialog box appears asking to start Outlook in safe mode.
- Click "Yes" to confirm.
- If prompted, select your Outlook profile and click OK.
- Using the Run dialog box:
- Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type "Outlook.exe /safe" (without quotes) and press Enter or click OK.
- If asked, choose your profile and click OK.
- Using Command Prompt:
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Open Command Prompt.
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Type the full path to Outlook.exe followed by /safe, for example:
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\Outlook.exe" /safe -
Press Enter and select profile if prompted.
- Creating a desktop shortcut:
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Right-click desktop, choose New > Shortcut.
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Enter the Outlook.exe path followed by /safe, e.g.,
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\Outlook.exe" /safe -
Name the shortcut and finish.
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Use this shortcut to start Outlook in safe mode.
When Outlook is running in safe mode, it disables add-ins and custom settings, helping troubleshoot issues. These methods will allow you to start Outlook in safe mode for troubleshooting purposes.
