An error in Outlook is more common than you think because the software updates automatically. Here you can read how you can undo such a faulty update.

Anyone who uses Outlook as part of a Microsoft 365 subscription knows that the software usually runs smoothly, but sometimes things can go wrong. If a disaster occurs and, for example, the software no longer opens or your emails no longer send, this is often due to all kinds of problems.

We will not discuss each case individually in this guide, but will be happy to give you the solution that works in 90 percent of cases. Often such a problem is related to a recent update in which the software was installed automatically. The only solution is to uninstall this update, which is equivalent to restarting a PC if Windows 11 or Windows 10 is working.

In the last task you will notice that you have to select a version number. The most stable version at the time of writing is the version above in the example. To find out which version you are currently using, click file top left and then right Office account. below Via Outlook You can find your Outlook version.

If you’re reading this article a year from now, see what current, stable version of Outlook is readily available today. Enter the version number above.

Curious about our other tips? You can read why you use passkeys and how to do it in Windows 11 here. Be sure to read our guide on how you can easily work with different desktops on one screen in Windows 11.