Configuring preferences and options in Outlook.com
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You might experience some error while viewing or navigating certain websites because the web browser stores old cached files, this could cause websites to stop functioning properly. Clearing the cache will prompt your browser to download the latest files from the server and allow it to work properly again. We would like you to clear your browser's cache. Please follow this link and choose your browser accordingly.
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We ask that you take your time to try the suggestion and let us know the results at your earliest convenience. If anything is unclear or if there is anything we can do for you, feel free to let us know.
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