{"id":1305,"date":"2022-03-07T09:24:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T09:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2022-03-07T09:30:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T09:30:43","slug":"open-outlook-in-safe-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softaken.com\/guide\/open-outlook-in-safe-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Techniques to Open Outlook in Safe Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"

By the help of this informative blog, we will explore reasons and solutions for starting Outlook in safe mode.<\/p>\n

Outlook Safe mode is nothing different or strange. It simply means opening Outlook program with some restrictions or limited add-ins. This ensures that while your Outlook is opened, you can access only your necessary files. Now, first we will discuss when there arises a need to open Microsoft Outlook in safe mode.<\/p>\n

Why users start MS Outlook in safe mode?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Outlook sometimes generate problem for users and in this situation, users can try opening MS Outlook application in safe mode. This will help users to figure out their problem which they were facing. Safe mode also disables Outlook add-ins.<\/p>\n

When Outlook crashes or encounters a problem then users have to attempt opening MS Outlook program in safe mode. Most of the times, it is quite obvious to open your Outlook program in safe mode for resolving your issues.<\/p>\n

By this, users can repair their issues. Generally, it occurs when a new plugin is installed & that is not compatible with Outlook edition.<\/p>\n

Check<\/strong> Five Common Outlook Errors & How to Fix<\/a><\/p>\n

Techniques for Opening MS Outlook in Safe mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Based on the version of Outlook, the process of launching Outlook in safe mode differs. Also, for different Windows OS, it may slightly change. Here, we are disclosing three techniques for you:<\/p>\n

Technique 1. Using Run Command<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Windows 7 and Vista, directly go to Start menu and type cmd and then enter. This will start command prompt. Simply, enter Outlook.exe\/safe. By doing this, Outlook will automatically launch in safe mode.<\/p>\n

For Windows 8 and 10, when you start typing, search box will display automatically. So, you have to enter Outlook.exe\/safe in Start screen and hit Enter.<\/p>\n

\"safe<\/p>\n

Technique 2. Holding CTRL Key<\/strong><\/p>\n

By holding CTRL key and go to Outlook, one can launch this program in safe mode. In the opened window, click Yes. If you failed to find Outlook.exe then directly visit this location:<\/p>\n

C:\/Program\/Files\/Microsoft Office\/Office.<\/p>\n

By launching Microsoft Outlook program in safe mode, one can access it without any add-ins or plugins as these may create problem in Outlook.<\/p>\n

Technique 3. Create shortcut to start Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manually, create a shortcut to launch Outlook application in safe mode. For this, search location of Outlook.exe that you can get at the below-mentioned location.<\/p>\n