How to Fix "Cannot Open Attachments in Outlook"

Microsoft Outlook stores your email messages and allows you to download files stored in your messages (also known as attachments) to your computer. Sometimes, Outlook blocks certain file formats from download, because they can be virus that can harm our computer. This problem can occur due to virus problem or the temp folder of your outlook that saves copies of your attachments has become full.  Follow the given steps to fix Microsoft Outlook problems.

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Step1: To clean out the folder in outlook, click “Start” button ->Run-> Type "REGEDIT.EXE" and click "OK”.

Step2: It will open Registry Editor Window. Go to "Edit" on the toolbar and click "Find".

Step3:  Type "OutlookSecureTempFolder" in the "Find What" box and hit Enter.

Step4: Find this path, C:\Users\rac\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\CU8KPJWH\

Step5: Copy location of that folder. Then again click Start button and in Run box paste the folder location. Click “OK”.

Step6:  It will open up Windows Explorer. Delete all the temporary Internet files from this folder.   

Step7: Scan the file with a virus scanning program before opening the attachment if the file is from someone you don't know. You can also download and install CodeTwo Attach Unblocker to open attached file in Outlook.

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How to Fix Microsoft Outlook Error 0×80042108

Microsoft outlook is very powerful and reliable email client application. It provides very safe and secure platform for private or official mails. Despite that it may face errors. Error 0x80042108  is  one amongst serious Microsoft Outlook problems that leads to data loss in Microsoft Outlook application.

When you are trying to send or receive mails, you may receive error message like- Sending and Receiving' reported error (0x80042108): 'Outlook is unable to connect to your outgoing (SMTP) e-mail server'.

There could be number of reasons behind this error message such as:

• Enabled SSL on your computer

• Corrupted or damaged Outlook PST file

• Enabled anti-spam add-in

• Due to ant-virus software programs

• Corruption in registry file

1. If this Outlook error is caused due to antivirus programs then check the setting and disable the email scanning process during sending or receiving mails.

2. Remove damaged email message and repair the Microsoft outlook PST file using Scanpst.exe (see:How to Use Inbox Repair Tool for Microsoft Outlook 2007). To run Scanpst.exe, follow the given steps.

Step1: If Outlook is open, then close it.

Step2: From the 'Start' menu, choose 'Search' option. Type 'Scanpst.exe' in Search box and hit the Enter key or Search button.

Step3: Double click the 'Scanpst.exe' file.

Step4: Locate the corrupt file and start repairing.

Step5: Once the file is repaired, you can see the message "Repair Complete." you can now Open Microsoft Outlook.

3. Try to clean the windows registry but registry modification is a sensitive procedure. Download Ccleaner, a free registry tool and run it on your computer. You should close Outlook while you run the tool in your system.

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How to Add a Signature in Outlook 2007

Add your contact information as a Signature to your emails is more professional look and very useful in corporate environment. In Microsoft Outlook 2007, user can create more than one signature with picture or logo. Follow the given steps to create signature in Outlook 2007.

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Step1: Open Microsoft Outlook 2007.

Step2: click on “New “to compose a new message, then click on the Insert tab on the Ribbon and choose Signature.

Step3: A new window should open to the E-mail Signature tab. Click the "New" button and type your signature. Click "OK."

Step4: Now use the Edit signature box to compose your signature. You can change the colors, fonts, etc.

Step5: From “Choose default signature” section, you can choose a signature for different email accounts, if you have more than one account.

Step6: After completing the all above steps click “OK” to proceed.

Step7: Now compose message and choose signature which you want. The selected signature will now appear.

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How to Repair OST files in Microsoft Outlook

An OST (Offline Storage Table) file store the offline work and then synchronize changes with the exchange server when Microsoft Outlook turns online. It is possible for OST files to become corrupted, that time user unable to access those files. Using integrated tool feature user can repair OST file in Microsoft Outlook. Follow the given steps to repair OST files in Microsoft Outlook.

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Step1: If your Outlook is open then close it.

Step2: From "Start" menu, and go to the search box and type "scanost.exe".

Step3: Now OST Integrity Check Tool will open .Hit Enter to open scanost tool.

Step4: Click "Scan all folders". It may take few minutes for the scan to finish. Select "Choose folder to scan", which folder you want to scan. You can check the box preceding the line “Repair errors" to have the tool automatically resolve issues.

Step5: Select "Begin scan". The OST Integrity Tool Box will scan and fix any errors with the OST file(s).

Step6: Now you can open Microsoft Outlook.

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How to Fix Synchronization Problems in Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook users may prefer to sync Outlook to enable online/offline work. Outlook users may receive a variety of error messages related to server limitations, corrupted data etc. If synchronization is not working correctly, between the server folder and the offline folder, you must verify the profile settings. Follow the given steps to fix synchronization problems in Microsoft Outlook.

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Step1: Open Microsoft outlook 2007.

Step2: From “Tools “menu, click Account Settings.

Step3: Click the Data Files tab, and then check that Mailbox - account name is set as the default or not.

Step4: Click the E-mail tab and click Mailbox - account name, and then click Settings.

Step5: Click the Advanced tab, verify that the Use Cached Exchange Mode option is selected, and then click OK.

Step6: Click Close to close the Account Settings dialog box.

Step7: Exit Outlook, and then reopen Outlook.

After completing the above steps, then synchronize the folders again. To synchronize folder in Microsoft Outlook 2007, follow this blog- How to Synchronize Folders in Microsoft Outlook 2007.

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How to Import and Export .PST file in Microsoft Outlook 2007

A PST(Personal Folder) file is used by Microsoft Outlook to store the Outlook data. Other than the default PST file that Outlook uses, several other PST files can be created to store the Outlook data. These are useful for creating archives and backups of emails, calendars, contacts and projects to maintain data.

If you want to back up only some of your Outlook data, you can create a new backup .pst file of the selected items. This is also known as exporting .pst file data. And in case the original .pst file is damaged or lost, you can import or restore the data from its backup copy. Follow the given steps to export and import PST file(s) in Microsoft Outlook 2007.

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How to Export .pst file data

Step1: Open Microsoft Outlook 2007. Click the "File" menu.

Step2: Select "Import and Export". Then select "Export To File" and click "Next."

Step3: Now select "Personal Folder File (.pst)" and click "Next."

Step4: Click "Browse" and select a location where you want to save the file in your computer.

Step5: Type a name for the file in the "File Name" field. And finally click  "Finish".

How to Import .pst file

Step1:  From the File menu, select the "Import and Export" option .Then select "Import from another program or file" and click the "Next" button.

Step2:  Now select "Personal Folders File (.pst)" and click the "Next" button.

Step3: Select the desired PST file from the "File to Import" window and click the "Next" button.

Step4: Select the folder that you want to import. To import everything in the .pst file, select the top of the hierarchy. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Step5:  After completing the import process, click the “Finish” button to close the Import/Export wizard.

Note: To get Microsoft outlook support  ,you can reach online technical support service desk of V tech-squad at their Toll Free No +1-877-452-9201.
 
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How to Set Up AutoArchive in outlook 2007

 The AutoArchive process help to manage the old e-mails and Keep your Inbox clean.The first thing to know is that there are two levels of AutoArchive: global and local. Global settings apply to all Outlook folders, unless you configure local settings for particular folders that override the global ones. Follow the given steps to set up AutoArchive setting in Microsoft Outlook 2007.

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Step1: Open Microsoft Outlook. And select "Options" from  "Tools" menu.

Step2: Select the "Other" tab, and click “AutoArchive” button.

Step3: Then AutoArchive window open up which consist whole menu options and settings to pick from: for instance you can choose how often AutoArchive runs.

Step4: Set the "Delete expired items (e-mail folders only)" option to tell Outlook to delete old meeting notices and similar obsolete items.

Step5: Select the "Archive or delete old items" and "Show archive folder in folder list" option.

Step6: Click the "Apply these settings to all folders now" button to put the global settings into effect.

Step7: Click “OK” button.

***Optionally, you can manually archive items any time by clicking File > Archive.

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How to Manually Back Up your Emails in Microsoft Outlook 2007

Microsoft Outlook is a powerful email management program in the Microsoft Office software suit. Using Microsoft Outlook, you can send and receive emails to and from anyone who has an email account.  You can take a backup, to avoid damage or loss of information in the event of a corruption in your outlook program(see:How to troubleshoot sending email problem in outlook ). Follow the given steps to create backup your email in Microsoft Outlook 2007.

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Step1: Open Microsoft Outlook.

Step2: From “File” menu click on “Import and Export”.

Step3: When Import and Export Wizard open up, click "Export to a file" and click "Next."

Step4: Select "Personal Folder File (.pst)".

Step6: When Export Personal Folders window open up, select the folder to export from Personal Folder .Check Include Sub folders if you want to include all sub-folders (like contacts) within the Personal Folder. You can set up a selective backup through a Filter to export specific messages.

Step7: Select the location where you want to store the exported file. And click on the “Finish” button to complete this process.
 
Note: To get Microsoft outlook support,you can reach online technical support service desk of V tech-squad at their Toll Free No +1-877-452-9201.

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How to fix Error 0x80040116 in Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft outlook can give the error 0X80040116 when attempting to start or when you are trying to open a .PST file. Normally this error is related to an Outlook .pst file. This error message may occur for various reasons like - corrupt or damaged .pst file or when it is full. You cannot access data from a corrupt .pst file and if you try to you will get an error message(see:Microsoft Outlook Is Not Working ). Therefore, you need to repair the file. Microsoft has provided inbox repair Tool, a built-in tool in Microsoft Outlook for the purpose of repairing corrupt .pst file(s). Follow the given steps to repair your pst file.

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Step1: If Outlook is open, then close it.

Step2: From the 'Start' menu, choose 'Search' option. Type 'Scanpst.exe' in Search box and hit the Enter key or Search button.

Step3: Double click the 'Scanpst.exe' file.

Step4: Locate the corrupt file and start repairing.

Step5: Once the file is repaired, you can see the message "Repair Complete." you can now Open Microsoft Outlook.

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How to Synchronize Folders in Microsoft Outlook 2007

The world's most popular email management software is Microsoft Outlook. Synchronizing the folders will allow the user to work uninterrupted online or offline. It is used in corporate offices and also small businesses owners and individuals. Synchronizing folders keeps data in Outlook up-to-date. Follow the given steps to synchronize folder manually in Microsoft Outlook 2007.
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Step1: Open Microsoft Outlook.

Step2: Click the folder that you want to synchronize in the "Folder List" pane in Outlook.

Step3:  Go to the Tools menu and select “Send/Receive" from Tools menu list.

Step4: Click "This Folder (Microsoft Exchange Server)" to synchronize one offline folder or click "Send/Receive All" to synchronize all offline folders.

Automatically synchronize folders:

Step1: From Tools menu, point to Send/Receive->Send/Receive Settings, and then click Define Send/Receive Groups.

Step2: Under Group Name, select a send/receive group.

Step3: In case of online synchronization set up, Under Setting for group Send/Receive group name select the check boxes that you want:

• To automatically synchronize all folders at specified intervals while you're online, select the Schedule an automatic send/receive every x minutes check box, and then enter a number between 1 and 1440.

• To synchronize all folders after every online Microsoft Outlook session, select the Perform an automatic send/receive when exiting check box.

Step4: In case of offline synchronization set up, select the check boxes which you want: To automatically synchronize all folders at specified intervals while you're online, select the Schedule an automatic send/receive every x minutes check box, and then enter a number between 1 and 1440.

Note: To get Microsoft outlook support,you can reach online technical support service desk of V tech-squad at their Toll Free No +1-877-452-9201.

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