how to open outlook in safe mode

To open Microsoft Outlook in safe mode, there are several simple methods:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Using Command Prompt:

• Open Command Prompt.

• 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.

4. Creating a desktop shortcut:

• Right-click desktop, choose New > Shortcut.

• 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.

• 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.