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

  1. Open Outlook and go to the File menu.
  2. Click on Options.
  3. In the Outlook Options window, click on Mail.
  4. Click on the E-mail accounts button.
  5. Select the email account you want to reset and click on Edit.
  6. Click on the More Settings button.
  7. In the Internet E-mail Settings window, click on the Advanced tab.
  8. Click on the Reset button.
  9. 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.

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Profiles\<Your Profile Name>\Mail
  4. Right-click on the Mail key and select Delete.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the key by clicking Yes.
  6. Close the Registry Editor.

Method 3: Reset Outlook Mail Settings using the Outlook Profile

  1. Open Outlook and go to the File menu.
  2. Click on Account Settings.
  3. In the Account Settings window, select the email account you want to reset and click on Change.
  4. Click on the More Settings button.
  5. In the Internet E-mail Settings window, click on the Advanced tab.
  6. Click on the Reset button.
  7. Confirm that you want to reset the settings by clicking OK.

Additional Steps:

After resetting your Outlook mail settings, you may need to reconfigure your email account settings, such as your email address, password, and server settings.