To uninstall and reinstall Outlook, follow these steps:
1. Click on the “Start” menu located at the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. From the Start menu, click on the “Control Panel” option. If you are using a newer version of Windows, you may need to search for “Control Panel” in the search bar located at the bottom of the Start menu.
3. In the Control Panel window, locate and click on the “Add or Remove Programs” option. If you are using Windows 10 or later, this option may be labeled as “Programs and Features.”
4. A list of installed programs will appear. Scroll through the list until you find “Microsoft Office” or “Microsoft Outlook.”
5. Click on “Microsoft Office” or “Microsoft Outlook” in the list, then click on the “Change” button located at the top of the list. This will initiate the installer program for Microsoft Office.
6. The Microsoft Office installer program will open, presenting you with a few options. Select the option to “Repair” or “Reinstall” Microsoft Office or Outlook, depending on the available choices.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reinstallation process. This may involve agreeing to the terms and conditions, selecting installation options, and waiting for the installation to complete.
8. Once the reinstallation is finished, you can close the installer program and open Outlook to check if it is working properly.
It is important to note that uninstalling and reinstalling Outlook may result in the loss of any personalized settings or data stored within the application. To avoid this, it is recommended to backup your Outlook data beforehand. You can do this by exporting your emails, contacts, and other data to a file or using a backup tool provided by Microsoft.
If you encounter any issues during the uninstallation or reinstallation process, it may be helpful to seek assistance from Microsoft support or consult their official documentation.