Outlook: fix error 0x800ccc92 - how it works
If the error message "Microsoft Outlook Error 0X800Ccc92" appears, various factors can be responsible. In order to find the root of the problem, it is important to fix every possible cause. We explain various backgrounds and show you the corresponding solutions.
Outlook error 0x800ccc92 - possible causes
The error message cannot only occur while using Outlook. It can even appear during Windows startup or when the PC shuts down.
- A corrupt download as well as an incomplete installation of Microsoft Outlook can cause the error.
- Another trigger for the error message can be a corruption in the Microsoft Outlook registry. This can happen by installing or uninstalling software related to Microsoft Outlook.
- Of course, viruses or malware can also be responsible for the error.
- It doesn't always have to be malicious. Maybe a program accidentally deleted files related to Microsoft Outlook.
Step 1: repair registry entries
You should only make manual changes to the registry if you know exactly what you are doing.
- An error can cause the whole system to stop working.
- What exactly the registry is and how it works can be read in another practical tip.
- Better use the CCleaner tool to check the registry for errors and fix them.
Step 2: Check your PC for malware
If your PC is infected with malware, this can not only lead to problems with Outlook. To better understand the risks, you should know what malware is and how a virus works.
- Scan your PC for malware and have the malware removed automatically. There is free software like Malwarebytes - Malware Scanner.
- If you are ready to invest something in your computer security, we recommend the Emsisoft Anti-Malware virus scanner. The safety all-rounder offers even more protection.
3rd step: Are your drivers up to date?
The error message can also be related to outdated or corrupt drivers.
- You do not have to check all drivers manually and update them if necessary. Use tools like DriverEasy, but the freeware version is limited to certain functions.
- Again, if you put some money in your hand, you'll get more. The Driver Doc software takes over all tasks relating to drivers for you.
Step 4: system recovery
You can use System Restore to reset your PC to an earlier point in time.
- With System Restore, you can try to fix Outlook error. The method is particularly recommended if Outlook has been running without errors for a while and the error has only recently been displayed.
- We explain step by step how to perform a system restore in Windows 10 in this practical tip.
Step 5: Uninstall Outlook and reinstall
If the problem has not yet been resolved, you should uninstall Outlook and try a new installation.
- If something went wrong during the installation of Outlook, uninstall the program completely.
- Then reinstall Outlook according to the instructions.
Step 6: System File Checker
If the cause of the error message is in the Windows system files, you can have it checked with a simple Windows tool.
- The System File Checker is conveniently included with Windows.
- You can find detailed instructions for checking and repairing system files using the check program in this practical tip.
Step 7: carry out Windows updates
Like every program, Windows, and thus all installed programs, only work properly if they are up to date.
- Microsoft updates and improves the system files with updates.
- Check whether an update is pending and carry it out if necessary. The Outlook error can possibly be remedied by this measure.
Step 8: clean new installation
If you have gone through all of the previous steps, you still have to clean reinstall Windows. However, this is very time-consuming and should only be done if no other measures have helped.
$config[ads_text5] not found- Here we explain how to perform a clean reinstallation of Windows - a so-called clean install.
- If the error message still appears despite a clean install, there is definitely a hardware problem. In this case, you need to find out which component is causing the error and replace it.
Outlook error 0x800ccc0f only occurs when Outlook is used. In the next practical tip, we will explain what is behind this error message and how you can solve the problem.