Outlook could not create the work file

Outlook could not create the work file

Hello,

Outlook could not create the work file

When you start Microsoft Office Outlook, you may receive the message “Outlook could not create the work file. Check the temp environment variable”. This can happen if the Cache string value in the registry does not point or direct to a valid directory or folder. To fix the problem, you have to edit the Windows registry.

Note: when accessing and editing the Windows registry, be very careful not to accidentally modify other entries or values because it can cause serious problems to the operating system. Now, to edit the registry, close Microsoft Office Outlook first if it is still running. Next, press the Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog then type without quotes “regedit” then hit Enter.

In “Registry Editor” window, navigate to this location: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders]. On the right, look for the “Cache” key, right-click it, and select “Modify”. Try to edit and replace the “Value data” with the following:

For Microsoft Windows XP:
DWORD: Cache
Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ
Data: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files

For Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, and Microsoft Windows 8:
DWORD: Cache
Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ
Data: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files

For Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Microsoft Windows 10:
DWORD: Cache
Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ
Data: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache

When you are finished, close the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. See if this works.