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How to open Microsoft Outlook in safe/offline mode?

Sometimes, you may need to open Microsoft Outlook in special modes, such as the safe mode, the offline mode, etc. In this article, I will show you how to quickly open Microsoft Outlook in the safe mode and in the offline mode as well.

Open Microsoft Outlook in safe mode

Open Microsoft Outlook in offline mode

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arrow blue right bubbleOpen Microsoft Outlook in safe mode

Normally when Microsoft Outlook gets corrupted by something such as third-part add-ins or extensions, it will restart automatically in the safe mode. If you want to manually open Microsoft Outlook without running any add-ins, you can open Microsoft Outlook in the safe mode easily.

Before opening Microsoft Outlook in the safe mode, please close all Microsoft Outlook programs firstly.

Step 1: Open the Run dialog box with pressing the Windows key and R key on the keyboard at the same time.

Step 2: In the Run dialog box, enter the outlook.exe /safe in the Open: box. See screen shot:

Step 3: Click the OK button.

Then Microsoft Outlook opens without loading any third-part add-ins.

Note: It’s easy to exit the safe mode and switch to normal view with restarting your Microsoft Outlook.


arrow blue right bubbleOpen Microsoft Outlook in offline mode

Do you know Microsoft Outlook allows users to disconnect from the mail server manually? If you do not want to receive any emails in some time, you can make Microsoft Outlook work offline with disconnecting Outlook from the mail server temporarily.

  1. In Outlook 2007, please click the File > Work Offline.
  2. In Outlook 2010 and 2013, go to the Preferences group on the Send/Receive tab, click to highlight the Work Offline button.

Note: If Microsoft Outlook is working offline, you will view the Working Offline (or Offline in Outlook 2007) on the Status Bar at the bottom of Microsoft Outlook. See screen shot:

Meanwhile, you will see the following Outlook icon at the Windows Taskbar if the Microsoft Outlook 2010 and 2013 is working offline.

Note: If you want to connect Microsoft Outlook to the mail server now, please click the Work Offline button on the Send/Receive tab again in Outlook 2010 and 2013, or click the File > Work Offline in Outlook 2007.


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How do i fix "This site requires a security code to sign in. When your security info updates on 4/21/2021 you will be able to access this site. You can still access sites such as Outlook and Skype that don't require a security code."
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START OUTLOOK OFFLINE WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS: (Best for Microsoft Exchange Mailbox situations)

1. Click Start > Type outlook.exe > Right click > Open File Location
2. Shift Right Click on Outlook > Copy As Path
3. Windows Key + R (to open Run Box) > type wf.msc and click ok.
4. RIGHT click "Outbound Rule" > "New Rule"
5. Program > Next
6. This Program > Ctrl V > Remove the double quotes at the beginning and end. > Next
7. Block the Connection > Next
8. Name it something: BLOCK OUTLOOK > Finish

You can now run outlook offline without having to changing stuff in the registry. The registry option isn't hard, but it's a hex entry which can be difficult to handle. AND, blocking it with the firewall guarantees no inadvertent deselecting "Work Offline." You will see at the bottom right that Outlook is just "disconnected." The "Work Offline" mode will not be enabled, but your Outlook will have no internet access.

When you're done trying to salvage the career-ending email from going out, you can do the following to undo the outlook block.

1. Windows Key + R (to open Run Box) > type wf.msc and click ok. (Assuming you already closed it)
2. Click Outbound
3. Right Click BLOCK OUTLOOK > Disable Rule (or Delete if you don't think you'll ever need it again).
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So how do I open Microsoft Outlook In Offline Mode? The above solution only works if Outlook is already running!
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in outlook 2019 I have a problem with icon of forwarded messages when i forward a mail it doesn't appear on the column the icon of fw message
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"Open Microsoft Outlook In Offline Mode" - proceeds to tell how to change to offline mode AFTER the application is open. Quite different to the subject.
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Agreed. I need to know how to put it in offline mode before it tries to connect to the server.
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Hi, you may just disconnect the computer from network and then open Outlook. While it can't connect you have enough time change to offline mode.
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How to convert OST to PST for free?
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With Win10 Settings Panel you can now set a Network Adapter as "Metered" - When in "Metered" State, Outlook will not connect. Confirmed in 2013/2016. Along the same lines as MV's post but would still provide network access to other items. However if your IT admin has prevented you from modifying computer settings, you can also pull a network cable or turn off Wi-Fi, unplug wireless router.
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Bro legend. You saved us. Thanks.
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@DW... Strongly tempted to not respond given your attitude, but did you try my suggested method - immediately above your comment? Pretty sure that would work...
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Step 1 doesn't work (Office 2010). Step 2 works fine if you are already running Office. Useless explanations.
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I have a workaround, for Office 2016 at least - "Disable" all network adapters (inc. wireless), and then open Outlook. Once Outlook is open, you can set it to "work offline" and re-enable the network adapters.
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Muchas gracias, tu solución fue efectiva en mi caso. Mi laptop es mi PC en trabajo remoto.
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unfortunately, you can´t do this remotely :/
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