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How do I Switch Outlook from Safe Mode to Normal Mode ?

Robert Kurt ~ Modified: 11-Mar-2022 ~ Outlook ~ 5 Minutes Reading

In this blog we are going to discuss about Outlook safe mode to normal mode. If you were also searching solution for the same then read full blog to know about the complete information of this procedure.

Safe Mode feature has been provided by many popular applications. Outlook application is also one of them.

Microsoft Outlook safe mode is a feature which lets user use the application along with limited set of features. If the program recently crashed, then it may launch itself in safe mode. If things in outlook are not running properly then user can enable the safe mode option and can complete their task effectively.

We all know that outlook is an advanced e mail management program provided by Microsoft. It allows users to manage emails and contacts easily. Microsoft Outlook is used by many organizations in the world but sometimes it causes issue, if stops working.

What are the differences between Outlook Safe Mode and Normal Mode?

There are major differences between Outlook Safe Mode and Normal Mode:

Purpose:

Normal mode is the default working mode of a operating system whereas safe mode is a diagnostic mode, which is used to detect, repair or troubleshoot issues of Outlook Application.

Availability of options and choices:

In the normal mode of Outlook application all drivers are loaded by operating system by default. No restriction is there on graphics driver, sound driver, network or server drivers. But safe mode refuses to load some drivers. Most of the time graphics driver, sound driver and network driver are not available in safe mode.

Detecting Problem:

Safe mode is a best way to troubleshoot any issue because in start it automatically closes all unnecessary programs, which are normally run by system in normal mode. Due to this, detection and removal of any bugs or error become easier and simpler.

Detecting antivirus:

There are many times when antivirus and malware protection software missed the malicious files and errors in normal mode. While safe mode is always a best option to detect the hidden virus.

What are the methods of solving Outlook safe mode to normal mode?

There are two ways of performing this task:

  • Manually switching the safe mode into normal mode
  • By using automated approach

How to manually perform this task ?

By disabling the add – ins in Safe Mode of application

It happens because certain add – ins will conflict with the Outlook version. This is even more like outdated add – ins are installed on the latest versions of Outlook.

Note: If you have installed ABBYY FineReader add – in before this error started happening, follow the steps below to remove the add-in from your Outlook version.

  1. Firstly, confirm that Outlook is in Safe Mode by checking to see if the icon in the taskbar has an exclamation mark or not.
  2. After that, user have to expand the file tab and then click on the options.
  3. Then, click on the Add – ins tab. There, user can access the drop – down menu next to Manage and select COM Add – ins from the list.
  4. At this point, user should take a screenshot of the add – in list and save it somewhere safely. This will help them to restore the normal configuration of their Outlook if any malfunctions occur after this process.
  5. Thereafter, disable each entry and then hit on the OK button.
  6. After that close the Outlook and open it again. If the program starts up in normal mode, then your issue has been solved.

This method is a lengthy task and will definitely take a lot of time. Also, it doesn’t guarantee 100 % success. There are other limitations as well. So, it is better not to use this application for performing the task.

Switch outlook safe mode to normal mode through automated solution

As said above manual solution is not an appropriate approach for performing this task in an effective manner. To avoid the demerits user must use the Outlook PST Repair Application. For switching outlook safe mode to normal mode first user have to detect the corrupted PST files. Then, by using the above – mentioned too use can easily repair those PST Files for solving this issue. After that use can easily switch into the normal mode of the application. This tool can be used easily without facing any technicalities. It has many advanced inbuilt features.

Concluding Lines

In the above blog post we have briefly mentioned about Outlook safe mode to normal mode clearly. Users who were facing issues in this scenario can refer to this blog completely for solving this particular issue. Both manual and professional solutions are mentioned in this blog. User can select according to their requirement and convenience.

But as discussed above it is better to use professional solution for performing the task. As user will not have to face any limitations. We hope this blog will solve all the issues of users. Also, user can take the help of free trail version of the application as well.

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