3 Ways to Fix Unable to Open Links in Outlook

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Fix 1: Change the Default Browser

Outlook may be unable to open links due to a browser-related issue. To fix this, the first thing to do ischange the default browser on your WindowsPC.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Ito open the Settings app and head toApps>Default apps.

Step 2:Select the browser you want to set as default.

Step 3:Click theSet defaultbutton.

Fix 2: Repair Microsoft Office

Like any other app, Office apps like Outlook are bound to encounter problems occasionally. Thankfully, Microsoft offers a dedicated repair tool that can easily fix such issues. Here’s how to run it.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Rto open the Run dialog box. Typeappwiz.cplin the box and hitEnter.

Step 2:Locate and selectMicrosoft Office suiteon the list. Click onChangeat the top.

Step 3:SelectOnline Repairand hitRepair. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Fix 3: Fix HTML File Associations

If Outlook still cannot open links, try altering the HTML file association on Windows bymodifying registry files. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:Right-click theStart iconand selectTerminal (Admin)from the list.

Step 2:In the console, copy and paste the commands one by one, also pressEnterafter each command.

Restart your PC after running the above commands and check if the issue persists.

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Last updated on 08 May, 2024

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