A Complete Guide on How to Open Outlook in Safe Mode

MS Outlook is a well-liked email program. It is the default email client for sending and receiving emails in many organizations. Outlook is renowned for its cutting-edge capabilities and high standard of security. But occasionally, some issues prevent Outlook from opening. Users experience Microsoft Outlook error messages as a result. Try opening Outlook in Safe Mode if you are also receiving the same error message.

Here, we’ll talk about Outlook Safe Mode, how it differs from Outlook Normal Mode, and how to launch Outlook in Safe Mode. This post will be helpful if you are experiencing a similar error and are looking for a simple fix.

What is Outlook Safe Mode?

A feature is Microsoft Outlook Safe Mode. You can use this to open email clients with features that don’t support plug-ins or add-ons. You can address Outlook problems with the help of this feature.

Outlook Safe mode and Normal Mode have differences.

Normal Mode is the default working mode for Outlook, which is the main distinction between Safe Mode and Normal Mode. All the extensions, features, and plug-ins are accessible in the Normal Mode.

 Mode. Outlook Safe Mode, on the other hand, is a diagnostic mode used to repair or troubleshoot issues.

What is the best way to launch Outlook in Safe Mode?

There are numerous ways to launch Outlook in Safe Mode. All of them will be discussed here. You can decide on any choice that best suits your needs.

Method 1: Use the Run command to launch Outlook in Safe Mode.

1. Use Window Key + R to select Run after clicking on the Start button.
2. Run Outlook.exe /safe.
3. To activate safe Mode, click the OK button.

Method 2: Launch Outlook in safe Mode by holding down the Ctrl key.

1. Ctrl, on your keyboard, should be continuously depressed.
2. To use Outlook, double-click its shortcut.
3. If you want to start Outlook in safe Mode, hold down the CTRL key until a popup window appears, asking if you want to do so.
4. Select “Yes” by clicking. 

Method 3: Use Outlook Safe Mode to run the program in safe Mode. Command

You can also use the Command prompt if you know where the Outlook Exe file is located.

1. Launch the command prompt
2. Locate the Outlook Exe file type
3. Put /safe after the address.

Using the Outlook 2019 and 2016 Safe Mode Command

        32-bit: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office16\outlook.exe” /safe

        32-bit (alternative): “C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\outlook.exe” /safe

        64-bit: “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16\outlook.exe” /safe

Activate Safe Mode in Outlook 2013

        32-bit: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office15\outlook.exe” /safe

        64-bit: “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\outlook.exe” /safe

Activate Safe Mode in Outlook 2010

        32-bit: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\outlook.exe” /safe

        64-bit: “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\outlook.exe” /safe