Fix Outlook only opens in Safe Mode
Here's how to How to Fix Outlook only opens in Safe Mode. And here're the details re the above-mentioned issue troubleshooting:
If Outlook only opens in safe mode, it may be due to a problem with an add-in or a corrupted Outlook profile. Here are some steps you can take to fix the issue:
1. Close Outlook and open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key + R on your keyboard.
2. Type "outlook.exe /safe" (without the quotes) in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
3. If Outlook opens in safe mode, click on the "File" tab in the top left corner and select "Options."
4. Click on "Add-ins" in the left sidebar and then click on the "Go" button next to "Manage COM Add-ins."
5. Uncheck all the add-ins and click "OK."
6. Close and reopen Outlook normally to see if the issue is resolved.
If Outlook still only opens in safe mode, you may need to create a new Outlook profile:
1. Close Outlook and open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu.
2. Click on "Mail" or "Mail (Microsoft Outlook)" (depending on your version of Windows).
3. Click on "Show Profiles" and then click on "Add."
4. Enter a name for the new profile and follow the prompts to set it up.
5. Select the new profile and click on "Set as Default."
6. Close the Control Panel and open Outlook normally to see if the issue is resolved.
If neither of these steps fixes the issue, you may need to repair your Outlook installation or reinstall Outlook completely.