Outlook: shortcuts disappeared - what to do?
If the Outlook shortcuts are gone, don't worry. We'll show you how to get your emails anyway.
Shortcuts in Outlook disappeared
- To restore the Outlook shortcuts on the desktop, click "Start" and select "All Programs".
- Search for "Microsoft Office" and then click on it.
- Right click on "Microsoft Outlook".
- In the context menu, select the option "Send to" and then "Desktop (create shortcut)".
- Alternatively, you can copy the link and paste it on the desktop.
Outlook shortcut missing in the start menu - what to do?
If the link in the start menu has also disappeared, follow the steps below.
- Switch to computer view and open the hard drive on which Outlook was installed.
- Navigate to the "Microsoft Office" folder and open it.
- Double-click the "Office14" folder (this may vary in name depending on the version of Office).
- Find the file "outlook.exe" and right click on it.
- Select "Send to" and "Desktop (create shortcut)" again.
