Outlook email fails after Windows 10/11 upgrade [Fixed]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Email is a crucial part of our lives and it can be quite frustrating for you if you find yourself not being able to sendemails.

Speaking of which, it seems thatOutlookwon’t sendemailsafter upgrade to Windows 10, so let’s explore this issue.

Users have reported that they are unable to sendemailsusingOutlookon Windows 10, and this issue seems to affect various versions ofOutlook.

In order to fix this issue, we have a couple of solutions for you.

What can I do if Outlook email fails?

1. Change your email client

We know that switching to a different email client isn’t easy, especially if you’re used to the same Outlook for a long time.

However, if none of these solutions help, maybe you should consider switching to an alternative email client.

There are many free ones available and most of them will do perfectly as an Outlook replacement. We would strongly suggest youMailbirdas one of the leaders on the market.

It is a friendly user choice and best of all, it has many great features that will be very helpful in mailing management and using all your favorite apps from one place.

Mailbird

2. Run System File Checker scan

If you’re not familiar System File Checker is a scan that will scan your Windows 10 for any corrupted system files, and it will repair those files if possible.

To perform a System File Checker scan, complete the above steps.

scannow command has stopped before the process finished? Don’t worry, we’ve got an easy fix for you.

3. Perform a clean install of Windows 10

If the System File Checker was unable to help, maybe you should perform a clean install of Windows 10.

Just make sure that you create a backup for your important files and not delete them by accident. In that regard, use thesegreat local data backup software tools.

Reinstalling Outlook might also help. If you’re not sure how to do this, ask someone to help you out, or hire someone to do it for you.

Also, keep in mind that the above solutions are ideal when no images appear in emails after Windows 10 upgrade. That’s a similar issue that many Outlook 2010 complain about.

Are things any better now? Let us know via the comments area below.

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Outlook email fails after Windows 10/11 upgrade [Fixed]#

What can I do if Outlook email fails?#

1. Change your email client#

Mailbird#

2. Run System File Checker scan#

3. Perform a clean install of Windows 10#