Outlook, being one of the most famous webmail service providers, has its share when it comes down to errors. This issue stops users from sending out emails and the emails being sent are just stored in the Sent box. You can isolate the issue by following this article.
What causes the Microsoft Outlook Error 0x80040115 on Windows 10?
Well, the issue is not so unique, however, the factors that can potentially cause it are the following — With that being said, you can fix your issue by applying the workarounds down below. As we always mention, please follow the solutions in the same order as provided.
Solution 1: Flush DNS
In some certain scenarios, the issue has something to do with your DNS configuration. In such an event, you will have to flush your DNS meaning clear your DNS cache. Make sure you are using an administrator account. Here’s how to do it:
Solution 2: Launch Outlook in Safe Mode
As we mentioned above, in some cases the issue can be due to the third-party add-ins installed. If you are using third-party add-ins, you can try launching Outlook in safe mode to see if that fixes the issue. Here’s how to do it:
Solution 3: Change Profile Settings
Another way of fixing your issue would be to change your Profile settings a bit. If you are not using an Exchange account, this will most likely fix your issue. Here’s how to do it:
Solution 4: Repair Outlook Installation
Lastly, the error could be referring to a broken Microsoft Outlook installation. In such a case, you can easily fix your installation by repairing Microsoft Outlook. To do this, following the given instructions:
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