How To Fix OUTLOOK.exe error: (0xc0000142)

This is how to fix error: (0xc0000142)

Error

After rebooting PC (Windows 10 + Microsoft Office 365), I clicked on Outlook in status bar and this error appeared.

Fix error: (0xc0000142)

Step 1

Perform the troubleshooting steps on the Repair an Office application article.  If Outlook still does not work..

Step 2

Install the latest Office updates.

Step 3

Uninstall and reinstal the office package.. in my case Office 365.  It was relatively easy to uninstall the program, reboot the pc and then reinstall.

• Uninstall Office from a PC

Further reading

• Cannot open OUTLOOK.EXE
• Install Office updates