How to Fix Outlook Connectivity Problems?

Occasionally Outlook can create issues while connecting with the server because of several reasons. If you are facing connectivity issues with Outlook, then it is possible that the Outlook is in offline mode. Click on the File menu and check if there is a checkmark for ‘Work Offline’, then uncheck it to resolve the connectivity issue. You can also use the Send/Receive tab and search the ‘Work Offline’ option and then click on the ‘Offline’ option. If this resolves the connectivity issues then you can continue using the Outlook. You can also contact the tech support team by calling at Outlook Support Phone Number.

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Given below are some other troubleshooting tips to fix connectivity problems with Outlook:

  1. Restart the Outlook: The basic troubleshooting tip is to restart the Outlook as it can also resolve the connectivity issues. If this doesn’t work then restart your computer and check if your computer is having connectivity issues. Try opening a web page using the web browser and if you are not able to do that then there is an issue with the network of your computer.
  2. Rebuild the Data file: There are two data file in Outlook .pst and .ost which can lead to some issues with Outlook connectivity. Try these steps to resolve the connectivity issue with Outlook:
  • Firstly, close Outlook and then open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
  • Search the mail icon and click on it.
  • Now click on the Data files button.
  • Search for the file that has the same name as your email address.
  • Click ‘Open file location’.
  • If your file is of the .ost type then right click it to rename the extension to .OLD. If your file is of the .pst type then no need to change anything.
  • Close all the windows and reopen Outlook.
  1. Repair the Office install: Another method to correct the Outlook connectivity issue is to repair the Microsoft Office Install. To repair the Microsoft Office, use the following steps:
  • Go to the Control Panel and click on Programs and Features.
  • Search for the Microsoft Office installation and then click on it to select it.
  • Right click on it and then select ‘Change’.
  • At the new window select ‘Repair’ and click ‘Continue’.
  • After the repair is complete restart your computer.
  1. Recreate your profile: if nothing else works, then you can go for recreating your Outlook profile. In order to create a new file, follow the given steps:
  • Go to the control panel and open email.
  • Now click on show profiles.
  • Now click on Add and give your profile a name.
  • Go through the Outlook account setup wizard.
  • When the profile is ready you can set it as default or delete the old profile.

This is how you can simply resolve the connectivity issues with Outlook. You can also avail the technical support by calling at Outlook Customer Support Number.