If you are receiving Outlook Error 0x80004005, The operation failed and ar looking for a solution, you are in the right place. The accompanying error message could be Failed to upload attachments to server, Task SharePoint reported error or Task RSS reported error. While the error primarily occurs because of script blocking by third-party apps, the issue has occurred in a couple of more places.
Reasons for Outlook 0x80004005 error
Before getting into the main topic, which is the solution part, understanding why this Outlook 0x80004005 Error occurs is necessary. The 0x80004005 Error in Outlook can be due to several reasons, like
- Antivirus Script Blocking
- Missing or Corrupt Registry Keys
- Incompatible or Faulty Outlook Add-ins
- Damaged Outlook Profile
- Damaged Outlook Program Files
- Damaged or Corrupt Outlook PST Data File
Fix Error 0x80004005, The operation failed in Outlook
If you receive Error 0x80004005, The Operation Failed during Send/Recieve operation in Outlook, then it could be a script blocking issue, Mailbox Size Limit, etc. These are some of the methods that can resolve error 0x80004005 in Outlook based on the situation.
- Antivirus & Security Software issue
- Disable Add-ins in Safe Mode
- Mailbox Size Limit
- SharePoint Document Library Connection
- Update Outlook to the latest version
- Create a new Outlook Profile
Make sure to sync Outlook every time you follow the given solutions.
1] Antivirus & Security Software issue
Norton is known to have caused this issue in the past few years. I have seen a couple of reports from last year, which means the issue is still unresolved. This security software may block applications that execute bat or reg files.
If you are using an antivirus or anti-malware tool, you have to turn it off. The scripting block features of antivirus programs sometimes cause an Outlook 0x80004005 error by blocking the MS Outlook scripts. So we recommend you temporarily disable the feature or antivirus and check if it resolves the error.
2] Disable add-ins in Safe mode
Sometimes, the Outlook 0x80004005 error might happen due to the Add-ins. In such cases, we recommend disabling the Add-ins in safe mode.
- Right-click Windows’s Start button (lower-left corner), and click Run.
- In the Run box, type outlook /safe and click the OK button to open Outlook in Safe mode.
- Now, in Outlook, click on File > Manage Add-ins.
- Under Manage add-ins, in the Turned on column, uncheck the box for the add-in you want to turn off.
Now, carry out the Send/Receive operation and check whether the error is resolved. If the error persists, try disabling another add-on and repeat the check. In case none of these work, move on to the next solution.
3] Mailbox Size Limit
Some of the reports are about reaching the maximum size limit on the mailbox. It is something related to your mailbox provider, which can also be because of the maximum number of recipients being reached for the day. You may have to split the distribution list into two halves and then send the email through Outlook.
4] SharePoint Document Library Connection
If you have connected Outlook from a SharePoint list or Document Library, then you should know that this feature is being deprecated. In the future, if you need to use the feature while you migrate your documents to OneDrive, you can set a registry key to address the issue.
- Type Regedit in the Run prompt (Win + R), and press the Enter key to open the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to the following path
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\Common\Offline\Options
- Right-click on the Options key, and create a new DWORD and name it as CheckoutToDraftsEnabled
- Once created, double-click on it to edit the value, and set it as 1
- Exit registry and sync outlook again.
5] Update Outlook to the latest version
Make sure you have the latest version of the Outlook client. If the automatic updates are disabled for some reason, and if the client doesn’t match with the minimum version required for the sync to happen, then you will have the issue. You can check if there is an update available by going to Outlook > File >Office account > Update and select the Update Now from the dropdown. Once done, make sure to keep all the Office products updated all the time.
6] Create a new Outlook Profile
A damaged outlook profile usually occurs with the 0x80004005 error. In such a case, we recommend creating a new Outlook profile. Let’s find out how you can create a new Outlook profile.
- Open the Control Panel, find out for Mail, and click on it.
- Now, it will open a new window with three sections; you must click on the Show Profiles… option from the profile section.
- Click on the Add… button to add a new profile.
- Name it NewProfile and then click OK.
- Complete the account setup and then set NewProfile as your default profile.
After creating a new Outlook profile, check whether the error is resolved.
Read: We could not create the Outlook data file
I hope the post was easy to follow, and you were able to resolve the issue related to error 0x80004005 in Outlook.
That said, there are related errors with the same error code – that you may want to check out:
- Camera app error 0x80004005
- Windows Activation or Validation Error 0x80004005
- Media Player app Error 0x80004005
- Network Error 0x80004005
- Windows Update Error 0x80004005
- VirtualBox Error 0x80004005
- Windows Backup Error 0x80004005
How to log out of Outlook Mail?
There is no way to log out of Outlook on the mail client on Windows. If you want to stop using Outlook, you can remove your account. However, if it’s temporary, you can choose not to use the client, ensuring you save time when setting it up again.
How do I enable Outlook offline?
Sign in to Outlook on the web. Go to Settings > Offline settings and turn on/off offline access. Click OK. It will ensure the email can still be accessible if the internet goes offline. You should be able to draft and send your email except that it will be sitting in your outbox.
