Open mail in safe mode

To open Mail in Safe Mode, you can follow these steps:

For Mac:

1. Quit Mail by going to Mail > Quit Mail or by pressing Command + Q.
2. Open the Terminal app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications/Utilities folder, or use Spotlight to search for it.
3. Type the following command and press Enter:

   defaults write com.apple.mail DisableOpenMultipleTimes -bool true

4. Restart Mail by going to Mail > Relaunch or by pressing Command + R.
5. Mail should now open in Safe Mode.

For Windows:

1. Quit Mail by going to File > Exit or by pressing Alt + F4.
2. Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key + R.
3. Type the following command and press Enter:

   %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows Mail\Local Settings\mail.exe /safe

4. Mail should now open in Safe Mode.

What is Safe Mode?

Safe Mode is a special mode that allows you to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with Mail by disabling certain features and plugins. When you open Mail in Safe Mode, it will start with a minimal set of features and plugins, which can help you identify and resolve issues that may be causing problems.

What happens when you open Mail in Safe Mode?

When you open Mail in Safe Mode, you may notice that some features and plugins are disabled, such as:

• Add-ins and plugins
• Customizations and settings
• Some menu items and buttons
• Some features, such as the ability to send and receive emails

However, you will still be able to access your emails, contacts, and other basic features.