Can you reset all outlook mail settings
Resetting Outlook mail settings can be a bit of a process, but it's doable. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you reset all Outlook mail settings:
Method 1: Reset Outlook Mail Settings using the Outlook Options
- Open Outlook and go to the File menu.
- Click on Options.
- In the Outlook Options window, click on Mail.
- Click on the E-mail accounts button.
- Select the email account you want to reset and click on Edit.
- Click on the More Settings button.
- In the Internet E-mail Settings window, click on the Advanced tab.
- Click on the Reset button.
- Confirm that you want to reset the settings by clicking OK.
Method 2: Reset Outlook Mail Settings using the Windows Registry
Warning: Editing the Windows Registry can be risky and may cause system instability if not done correctly. Make sure to back up your registry before making any changes.
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
regedit
and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. - Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Profiles\<Your Profile Name>\Mail
- Right-click on the
Mail
key and select Delete. - Confirm that you want to delete the key by clicking Yes.
- Close the Registry Editor.
Method 3: Reset Outlook Mail Settings using the Outlook Profile
- Open Outlook and go to the File menu.
- Click on Account Settings.
- In the Account Settings window, select the email account you want to reset and click on Change.
- Click on the More Settings button.
- In the Internet E-mail Settings window, click on the Advanced tab.
- Click on the Reset button.
- Confirm that you want to reset the settings by clicking OK.
Additional Steps:
- If you're using Outlook 2016 or later, you may need to reset the Outlook cache by going to File > Options > Advanced > Web Options > Settings > Reset.
- If you're using Outlook 2013 or earlier, you may need to reset the Outlook profile by going to File > Account Settings > Manage Profiles > Reset.
After resetting your Outlook mail settings, you may need to reconfigure your email account settings, such as your email address, password, and server settings.