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How to Rebuild Outlook Profile on Windows 10
Profile corruption is likely caused by the PST feature
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Commonly,MicrosoftOutlookusers keep their PST (Personal Storage Table) files protected by a password to prevent others from getting access to personal data.
The PST feature inside MSOutlookdeals with attributing that password to anOutlookprofile and sometimes it may become corrupted. This results in you not being able to access theOutlookinbox.
For this reason, in this article, we will discuss the best solutions for rebuilding an Outlook profile in Windows 10. Therepair process applies to Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013, and also the 2016 version.
How can I rebuild my Outlook profile on Windows 10?
Use Control Panel
A quick and easy way to rebuild your Outlook profile is via Control Panel. Simply follow the steps below and you will complete the process within a few minutes.
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PressWindowsthen typecontroland openControl Panel.
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Typemailinside the search box then select theMail (Microsoft Outlook)result.
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ClickShow Profiles.
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ClickRemove, followed byAdd, to create a new Outlook profile.
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Restart your computer.
So, in today’s article, we explored some of the best ways to fix a corrupted Outlook profile. We covered all versions of the software, so you don’t have to search separately for solutions.
Please feel free to let us know if this article helped you better understand your circumstances and what you can do to change them.
For more solutions, check out how tofix the Outlook Cannot Log On Verify You Are Connected Error.
You can let us know by using the comments section below.
More about the topics:Outlook,Outlook Errors
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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