Are you encountering the frustrating “Outlook Error – Operation Failed, Object Cannot Be Found” message? Find out how to resolve this issue in no time.
Understanding Why the Error Occurs
If you are encountering the Outlook Error – Operation Failed, Object Cannot Be Found, there are a few potential reasons for this issue. First, make sure that you are running the latest version of Microsoft Outlook. You can check for updates through the Start menu or within the Microsoft Outlook application itself.
If you are using a Windows operating system, you can also try repairing Microsoft Office through the Control Panel. To do this, go to the Control Panel and select “Programs” or “Programs and Features.” Find Microsoft Office in the list of installed programs, right-click on it, and choose “Repair.”
Another troubleshooting step you can try is to run a scan using your antivirus software to ensure that there are no malicious files causing the error.
Additionally, you can try deleting and recreating your Outlook profile. To do this, go to the Control Panel and open the “Mail” application. Select your Outlook profile and click on “Remove.” Then, open Outlook and follow the prompts to create a new profile.
If the error persists, it may be worth checking the file-system permissions for your Outlook data file. Make sure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify the file.
Finally, if you are using Microsoft Exchange Server, check with your system administrator to ensure that there are no server-side issues causing the error.
Testing Outlook Compatibility Mode
To start, open Outlook in Compatibility Mode by following these steps:
1. Go to the Start menu and search for “Outlook” to find the application.
2. Right-click on the Outlook icon and select “Properties” from the context menu.
3. In the Properties dialog box, navigate to the “Compatibility” tab.
4. Check the box that says “Run this program in compatibility mode for” and select the appropriate version of Microsoft Windows from the dropdown menu.
5. Click on “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.
Once Outlook is running in Compatibility Mode, follow these troubleshooting steps:
1. Close Outlook if it’s currently open.
2. Open the Control Panel in Windows.
3. Search for “Mail” or “Mail (32-bit)” and open it.
4. In the Mail Setup dialog box, click on the “Show Profiles” button.
5. Select your Outlook profile and click on the “Properties” button.
6. Go to the “Email Accounts” tab and check if your email account is listed. If not, click on “New” to add it.
7. Click on “Test Account Settings” to check if the email account is set up correctly.
8. If the test is successful, try opening Outlook again and see if the error message persists.
If the issue continues, there may be a problem with the Outlook data file. You can try repairing the data file by following these steps:
1. Close Outlook if it’s currently open.
2. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
3. Type “scanpst.exe” and press Enter.
4. In the Microsoft Outlook Inbox Repair Tool, click on the “Browse” button to select the Outlook data file (.pst or .ost) that you want to repair.
5. Click on the “Start” button to begin the repair process.
6. After the repair is completed, open Outlook again and check if the error message is resolved.
Creating a New Profile
To create a new profile in Outlook, follow these steps:
1. Open the Control Panel on your Windows computer.
2. Look for the “Mail” or “Mail (32-bit)” icon and double-click on it.
3. In the Mail Setup – Outlook window, click on the “Show Profiles” button.
4. Click on the “Add” button to create a new profile.
5. Enter a name for the new profile and click “OK.”
6. In the “Add New Account” window, enter your email address and click “Next.”
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your email account in the new profile.
8. Once the setup is complete, click “Finish” to exit the wizard.
9. You can now open Outlook and select the newly created profile to access your emails.
By creating a new profile, you can resolve the “Operation Failed, Object Cannot Be Found” error in Outlook. This error usually occurs when there is corruption in the existing profile. Creating a new profile allows you to start fresh and resolve any issues related to the previous profile.
Turning Off Antivirus Scanner
To turn off the antivirus scanner in Outlook, follow these steps:
1. Open the Control Panel on your Windows computer.
2. Look for the “Programs” or “Programs and Features” option and click on it.
3. In the list of installed programs, locate your antivirus software.
4. Right-click on the antivirus software and select “Uninstall” or “Change.”
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation or disable the antivirus scanner temporarily.
6. Once the antivirus software is disabled, open Microsoft Outlook.
7. If you still encounter the “Operation Failed, Object Cannot Be Found” error, try repairing or reinstalling Microsoft Office.
8. To repair Microsoft Office, go to the Control Panel and click on “Programs” or “Programs and Features.”
9. In the list of installed programs, find Microsoft Office and select it.
10. Click on the “Change” or “Repair” button.
11. Follow the prompts to repair Microsoft Office.
12. If the error persists, you may want to contact Microsoft support or check online forums for further assistance.
Repairing MS Outlook
To repair MS Outlook when encountering the “Operation Failed, Object Cannot Be Found” error, follow these steps:
1. Close Outlook completely by clicking the “X” in the top-right corner or using the Task Manager if necessary.
2. Open the Control Panel on your Windows computer and navigate to the “Programs” or “Programs and Features” section.
3. Look for Microsoft Office in the list of installed programs and select it.
4. Click on the “Change” or “Repair” button, depending on the version of Office you have.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to initiate the repair process. This may involve downloading and installing updates or repairing the Outlook installation.
6. Once the repair is complete, restart your computer and launch Outlook again.
If the error persists after repairing Outlook, there may be a more specific issue causing it. In such cases, it is advisable to seek assistance from a professional or consult relevant online resources such as blogs or forums for further troubleshooting steps.
Fixing with Scanpst.exe
To fix the Outlook error “Operation Failed, Object Cannot Be Found,” you can use the Scanpst.exe tool. Here’s how to do it:
1. Close Microsoft Outlook and open the Control Panel on your Windows computer.
2. Search for “Mail” in the Control Panel and click on it to open the Mail Setup dialog box.
3. In the Mail Setup dialog box, click on the “Data Files” button.
4. Select the Outlook data file (.pst) that you want to repair and click on the “Open Folder” button.
5. In the folder that opens, locate the Scanpst.exe tool. It is usually located in the following path: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OfficeXX (replace XX with your version of Office).
6. Double-click on the Scanpst.exe file to run the tool.
7. In the Scanpst.exe tool, click on the “Browse” button and select the Outlook data file (.pst) that you want to repair.
8. Click on the “Start” button to initiate the scanning and repair process.
9. The tool will analyze the Outlook data file and fix any errors or corruption it finds.
10. Once the repair process is complete, click on the “Repair” button to fix the errors.
11. After the repair is done, open Microsoft Outlook and check if the “Operation Failed, Object Cannot Be Found” error has been resolved.
Using Scanpst.exe can help you fix Outlook errors related to data file corruption. It is a built-in tool provided by Microsoft for repairing Outlook data files. If the error persists after using Scanpst.exe, you may need to consider using third-party software or seek further assistance from a technical expert.
Alternative Third-Party Solutions
- Close Outlook completely by clicking on the “X” button on the top right corner of the program.
- Wait for a few minutes and then reopen Outlook by clicking on its icon.
- If the error persists, proceed to the next repair method.
Repair Method 2: Disable Add-ins
- Open Outlook and go to the “File” tab located at the top left corner of the program.
- Select “Options” from the drop-down menu.
- In the Outlook Options window, click on “Add-ins” in the left-hand menu.
- Under “Manage” at the bottom, select “COM Add-ins” and click on the “Go” button.
- Uncheck all the add-ins listed and click on “OK”.
- Restart Outlook and check if the error is resolved.
- If the error still persists, move on to the next repair method.
Repair Method 3: Repair Outlook Data File
- Close Outlook if it is open.
- Open the Control Panel on your computer.
- Search for “Mail” and click on the “Mail (32-bit)” option that appears.
- In the Mail Setup – Outlook window, click on the “Data Files” button.
- Select the Outlook data file (typically named “Outlook.pst” or “Personal Folders”) and click on “Settings”.
- In the next window, click on the “Repair” button and follow the on-screen instructions to repair the data file.
- Once the repair process is complete, restart Outlook and check if the error is resolved.
- If the error persists, proceed to the next repair method.
Repair Method 4: Recreate Outlook Profile
- Close Outlook if it is open.
- Go to the Control Panel on your computer.
- Search for “Mail” and click on the “Mail (32-bit)” option that appears.
- In the Mail Setup – Outlook window, click on the “Show Profiles” button.
- Select your current Outlook profile and click on the “Remove” button.
- Confirm the removal of the profile and close the window.
- Restart Outlook and follow the on-screen prompts to set up a new Outlook profile.
- Check if the error still occurs with the new profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the object in Outlook?
The object in Outlook refers to the classes and interfaces that represent items in the user interface, such as the Application object representing the entire application, the Folder object representing a folder containing emails or other items, and the MailItem object representing an email message.
How do I fix a failed Outlook login?
To fix a failed Outlook login, you can try repairing your account by following these steps: On the Email tab, select your account (profile), and choose Repair. Follow the prompts in the wizard, and once done, restart Outlook. If this doesn’t work, it could be a temporary issue with internet or cloud services in your region.
Why does Outlook keep saying operation failed?
Outlook may keep saying “operation failed” if the message has been assigned a label from a Retention Policy or File Plan that marks items as Record. This can cause Outlook to display an error message and fail to perform the operations.
