---
title: "Outlook not working after installing Windows 10"
description: "Issue: We are receiving reports that Microsoft Outlook is not working correctly after upgrading to Windows 10. Status: This seems to be causing Issues with Outlook 2007 Running on Windows 10. Who is..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/email/outlook/outlook-issues-after-windows-10-upgrade/
date: 2015-08-11
modified: 2026-04-23
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["Outlook"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Outlook not working after installing Windows 10

| Issue: | We are receiving reports that Microsoft **Outlook** is not working correctly after upgrading to **Windows 10**. |
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| Status: | This seems to be causing [Issues with Outlook 2007 Running on Windows 10](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/email/issues-with-outlook-2007-running-on-windows-10/). |
| Who is impacted? | People who recently upgraded to Windows 10. |
| Why is this happening? | The Windows 10 upgrade seems to be affecting Outlook related files, as many have reported [here](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_upgrade/outlook-issues-following-upgrade-to-windows-10-pro/e61d750b-50af-4ee5-bd5d-fb9892349729?auth=1). |

## What should I do?

- **Run the Windows 10 File Checker Tool**: [How to Run the Windows 10 System File Checker ](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/software/windows-10-file-check/)
- If that does not correct your Outlook issues, **Reinstall Outlook**: [How to Setup Outlook to Check your Email](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/email/outlook/how-to-set-up-outlook-2016/)