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The Connection to Microsoft Exchange is Unavailable [Fix]
Damaged profile can often cause Exchange errors on your PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many are using Exchange as their mail server, however, users reported that the connection to Microsoft Exchange is unavailable.
This can be a big problem and prevent you from receiving emails. In can also lead toYou must connectwith the current profile to Exchangeerror.
Luckily, there is a way to fix this issue, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you how to do it.
Why is my Microsoft Exchange server unavailable?
How do I fix Outlook the connection to Microsoft Exchange is unavailable?
1. Edit your registry
After adding this key to your registry, the problem with Microsoft Exchange should be fixed completely.
2. Update your Outlook profile
After making these changes, the issue with Microsoft Exchange should be fixed.
3. Create a new Outlook profile
After creating a new profile, set it as default and check if the error is resolved.
4. Delete your Outlook profile
After creating a new profile everything should work without any problems.
5. Use flushdns command
6. Restart Microsoft Exchange services
7. Disable your antivirus
Users reported that Malwarebytes was causing this error to appear, but keep in mind that almost any third-party antivirus software can interfere with Outlook and cause this issue.
8. Set the WINS IP addresses on your PC
Changing the WINS IP addresses fixes the problem with Microsoft Exchange; therefore, try it if you’re using a VPN.
How to fix The connection to Microsoft Exchange is unavailable in Outlook 2007?
After adding this file to your registry, the problem with Outlook 2007 and Microsoft Exchange should be fixed completely.
After that, close Registry Editor and check if the problem is resolved.
How can I fix The connection to Microsoft Exchange is unavailable in Outlook 2010?
After adding the mail server to the exceptions list, the problem with Microsoft Exchange and Outlook 2010 should be completely fixed.
How can I fix The connection to Microsoft Exchange is unavailable in Outlook 2013?
After changing your registry and creating a new profile in Outlook, the issue with Microsoft Exchange should be fixed.
If you’re gettingThe connection to Microsoft Exchange is unavailableerror while using Outlook 2013, you might be able to fix this problem bydownloading Microsoft Office 356 Support & Recovery Assistanttool. After downloading this tool, run it and let it fix any potential problems.
A few users reported that this tool fixed the Microsoft Exchange error message on their PC, so you might want to give it a try.
If you want to learn more, we have a great guide onExchange Mailbox Migrationthat might help you with further issues.
The connection to Microsoft Exchange is unavailableerror will prevent you from sending or receiving any emails. Still, you should be able to fix this problem using one of our solutions.
More about the topics:Outlook Guides,windows 10
Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
