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Classic Outlook cannot compose new email

I am using Microsoft® Outlook® 2016 MSO (Version 2608 Build 16.0.20326.20072) 64-bit. I have tried all the suggestions that the community has given to no avail. Created new profile. Started in safe mode. repaired it locally and online. Checked to make…

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asked 2026-09-17T19:27:49.1833333+00:00
Hedonikos 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T16:20:26.2333333+00:00
Hedonikos 0 Reputation points
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outlook classic pst data files copied /duplicated in one drive

one drive pst file cant be synced and cant be located 0x800401of error received is their an easy repair?

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asked 2026-09-18T16:12:35.7466667+00:00
Mark Gingell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T16:12:53.05+00:00

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Outlook original stopped displaying emails in inbox

I can receive these emails on my outlook on my phone, but not on the laptop - just stopped yesterday.

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asked 2026-09-18T15:32:48.4466667+00:00
Leslie Tidwell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T15:33:03.6533333+00:00

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Classic Outlook iCloud Sync Issues

I am unable to reliably sync my iCloud Contacts and Calendar with my Classic Outlook 2024 using iCloud for Windows. This issue was being worked as the Question at…

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asked 2026-08-25T13:53:47.54+00:00
Bonnie Lipner 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T15:24:52.17+00:00
Bonnie Lipner 10 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Accessing and synchronising emails across severeal PCs

Dear Sir, Can you offer any advice on possible methods for accessing, sharing and synchronising emails across several PCs? At present all emails are POP3 and can be accessed across machines (desktop, laptop and iPad) but the mailboxes aren't…

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asked 2026-09-12T08:23:45.57+00:00
Christopher Naylor 25 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-18T13:41:54.7833333+00:00
Christopher Naylor 25 Reputation points
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Cannot access my Outlook, it seems I now have a combination of the old and new Outlooks which renders my computer useless/

I am an Invalid Pensioner age 79 and have several chronic health issues and need computer access 24/87. I was having problems with my computer a few days ago when the Microsoft staff member ended the Chat without notice. Since then, trying to use my…

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asked 2026-09-18T12:55:59.8866667+00:00
Peter L 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-18T13:22:15.9366667+00:00
Stefan Blom 352.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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my Microsoft Outlook app on laptop no longer working

today my outlook app was update on my Mac laptop and now its no longer working , I have deleted 4 time and re installed it but still no longer opening or showing my mail . its works on website but that it

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asked 2026-09-17T08:43:39.9233333+00:00
geraldine sikora 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T12:34:51.6033333+00:00
Vikki-T 10,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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account hacked -not getting new email after password reset

I believe my email was hacked. An email was sent to all of my contact. I was able to reset the password and I can sign in now but I am not getting any new emails. I can send an email though. How do I get the account unblocked so that I get new emails?

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asked 2026-02-21T20:44:12.0766667+00:00
BONNIE WAGNER 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T08:47:51.92+00:00
Stefan Blom 352.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix my outlook which is failing to open

My Outlook cannot open; it says there is an error preventing me from opening it. Therefore, Outlook needs to be closed for that reason.

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asked 2026-09-16T07:34:35.78+00:00
Queenster Opoku Agyemang 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T08:23:49.01+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,665 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Outlook is not Launching

Every time my PC performs an update it doubles up on the registry files for Outlook. I'm unable to launch Outlook Classic until someone from Microsoft Support can remote access my laptop and clear the duplicate registry files.

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asked 2026-09-14T12:08:23.6766667+00:00
Thomas Chimileski 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T08:19:16.3066667+00:00
Zenzo Titus-Junior Dhlamini 0 Reputation points
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How to get birthdays to show in outlook calendar. They are on iphone calendar.

Birthdays used to show in both my iphone 16 and outlook calendar. Now just iphone calendar. Looks like the borthdays on the phone are pulled from my contact list by siri??? I have done the AI search and tried their suggestions but still not working.…

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asked 2026-09-17T22:15:51.2066667+00:00
maurie sandler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T08:04:23.3233333+00:00
Vikki-T 10,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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CANNOT END OUTLOOK TASK

All of a sudden, after 2 updates, there is no taskbar option to end Outlook. We needed this because classic Outlook refuses to open. Now, I have to completely restart my Windows 11 laptop.

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asked 2026-09-16T18:52:28.81+00:00
Andrew Lawrence 5 Reputation points
recommended 2026-09-18T06:54:25.3366667+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,665 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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OUTLOOK HAS STOPPED WORKING

Like the Artemis astronauts, I have 2 copies of Outlook and NEITHER of them work. Outlook 'Classic' now exhibits AT LEAST the following faults (I'm sure there are others): It refuses to send emails from my MAIN Gmail account. Sent items remain in the…

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asked 2026-09-16T11:01:49.5033333+00:00
Bad Hobbit 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T04:11:48.17+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,030 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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my outlook 2016 acc will not synchronize with my spectrun.net provider

my outlook 2006 will not synchronize with my spectrum.net provider

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asked 2026-09-17T16:27:02.7+00:00
andre Marchand 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T03:31:18.8133333+00:00
Hendrix-V 19,030 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Not Seeing New Contact in Microsoft Outlook 365

I have added a new contact several times, but I am not Seeing the Contact in Microsoft Outlook 365

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asked 2026-09-17T23:52:51.9666667+00:00
IWIRE2 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T02:50:13.5633333+00:00
IWIRE2 0 Reputation points
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how do I report weak customer support?

I encountered several weaknesses in technical support: I have been unable to download gmail emails into one of my accounts for the past month or so. The tech rep did not tell me he was going to make IMAP files rather than POP files (I've been using POP…

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asked 2026-08-05T02:12:16.82+00:00
Bill Aldrich 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T01:25:37.3266667+00:00
Bill Aldrich 40 Reputation points
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Spectrum email still not working in Outlook Classic.

Microsoft says the problem is Spectrum. Spectrum says they don't support third party and it is not their problem. Over the last several weeks, emails have not loaded and will not send via Outlook. Error 0x800CCC0E: "Outlook cannot synchronize…

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asked 2026-09-18T00:35:10.9833333+00:00
Debra Loomis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-18T01:24:15.7333333+00:00
EmilyS726 267.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Outlook Calendar Desktop

Hi, Since yesterday, all my events in Outlook Calendar have a white stripe under it. Visually, it looks like all my events are terminating 5 or 10 minutes before the next one. How can I fix it and remove it? Thanks

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asked 2026-09-13T16:41:39.2966667+00:00
Christian de BERAIL 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T00:35:36.65+00:00
Christian de BERAIL 0 Reputation points
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New Outlook Connection to gmail/wix email.

I can't get my outlook to connect with my gmail/wix. It just says wait. My email will connect with old outlook though. Moved from Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business

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asked 2026-09-16T18:55:00.4766667+00:00
John Schneider 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-17T23:26:20.5233333+00:00
Chloe-V 12,790 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Color of outlook messages are blue

The Color of outlook messages are blue and black. I want the color to be white and black. Not sure how to change features

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asked 2026-09-17T22:09:41.14+00:00
Jeff Haveson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-17T23:07:41.87+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 32,850 Reputation points Independent Advisor