Outlook 2010 is offline – What should I do? – How to enable Outlook 2010 to go back online

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My Outlook 2010 is offline and showing a red X on it.  What should I do?  This Outlook issue comes up more than you think.  It can happen at the drop of the hat due to Outlook data file corruption, a password change, virus infection, or intermittent Internet.  It’s not like you need to be a computer expert to fix it.  You just need to know where to look.

Here’s how to fix Outlook 2010 being in offline mode:

  1. Click on Send/Receive
  2. Click Work Offline button

That’s it!  Two simple steps to fix this Outlook 2010 issue.  Keep in mind that you should make sure there are no computer spyware or virus issues with your computer after the fact.  You’ll want to ensure this doesn’t creep again to cause problems.

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