How to clear the error message from outlook mail backup

The frustration of error messages!

To clear the error message from Outlook mail backup, you can try the following steps:

Method 1: Restart Outlook

  1. Close Outlook.
  2. Restart Outlook.
  3. Try backing up your mail again.

Method 2: Check for corrupted files

  1. Go to the Outlook backup folder (usually located at C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook).
  2. Look for any corrupted or damaged files (e.g., .ost, .pst, or .edb files).
  3. Delete any corrupted files.
  4. Try backing up your mail again.

Method 3: Run the Outlook Inbox Repair Tool

  1. Go to the Outlook installation folder (usually located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16).
  2. Look for the Scanpst.exe file (Outlook Inbox Repair Tool).
  3. Run the tool and follow the prompts to scan and repair any corrupted files.
  4. Try backing up your mail again.

Method 4: Check for Outlook add-ins

  1. Go to Outlook's "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then "Add-ins".
  3. Disable any add-ins that might be causing issues.
  4. Try backing up your mail again.

Method 5: Reset Outlook settings

  1. Go to Outlook's "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then "Advanced".
  3. Click on "Reset" under "Reset Outlook settings".
  4. Follow the prompts to reset Outlook settings.
  5. Try backing up your mail again.

Method 6: Re-create the backup folder

  1. Go to the Outlook backup folder (usually located at C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook).
  2. Delete the entire backup folder.
  3. Try backing up your mail again.

Method 7: Contact Microsoft Support

If none of the above methods work, you may want to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance. They can help you troubleshoot the issue and provide additional guidance.

Remember to always back up your Outlook data regularly to prevent data loss.