Learn how to enable or disable Microsoft Outlook 2016 plugins with these steps.
Disable All Plugins/Add-ins at Startup
You can prevent plugins from loading at Outlook startup. These are the perfect steps when troubleshooting problems with plugins crashing or freezing Outlook.
Option 1
- Close Outlook.
- Hold down the “CTRL” key on your keyboard, then launch Outlook.
- When prompted with the “Do you want to start Outlook in safe mode?” message, select “Yes” or “No” as desired.
Option 2
- Close Outlook.
- Hold the Windows Key, then press “R” to bring up the “Run” box.
- Type the following then press “Enter“:
Outlook /safe:3
Outlook then starts without plugins loaded.
Turn Add-ins On or Off
- Open Outlook.
- Select “File” > “Options“.
- Select “Add-ins” on the left pane.
- In the “Manage” area at the bottom of the window, select “COM add-ins“, then select “Go“.
- To turn add-ins off, uncheck any add-ins you don’t want to load. You can also highlight items and select “Remove“. Select “Add” to add any plugins you like.
- Select “OK“.
FAQ
Where is the folder where Outlook add-ins reside?
By default, it’s at: C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\AddIns
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