How do I clear my Outlook cache?

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In the navigation pane, Ctrl+click or right-click the Exchange folder for which you want to empty the cache, and then click Properties. On the General tab, click Empty Cache. After the folder is empty, Outlook automatically downloads the items from the Exchange server.

Is it safe to clear Outlook cache?

You can clear your Microsoft Outlook cache to keep the program running smoothly. Microsoft Outlook, like any email client, stores data in a container known as a cache. Clearing your cache is relatively simple and can help troubleshoot some of Outlook’s performance issues.

Where is the cache in Outlook?

Press Windows key+R. In the Run dialog box, enter %localappdata%\Microsoft\Outlook and press Enter. Double-click the RoamCache folder to view the cache files. Back up the cache files so that you can restore the files if something goes wrong.

How do I delete Outlook temp files?

Right-click the files you want to delete, and then select “Delete” from the pop-up menu. Click “Yes” to confirm and send them to the recycle bin. Delete them from the recycle bin to remove them permanently.

How do I make Outlook run faster?

Here’s how to improve slow Microsoft Outlook performance

Compact the MDaemon Connector Local Cache File.
Perform Regular Housekeeping.
Disable Outlook Add-Ins.
Disable RSS Feeds.
Adjusting the Send/Receive Frequency.
Compact or Repair PST Files.
Keep Windows Up-to-Date.
Conclusion.

Can I delete temp Outlook logging files?

Right-click TCOTrace, and then select Delete. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, select Yes.

Where are temporary email files stored?

C:\Userssername\AppData\Local\Temp\Acctivate (Where username is the current user).

Why is my Outlook suddenly so slow?

If the problem no longer occurs when Outlook is running in Safe mode, it is likely that one of the add-ins is causing the performance issue. To troubleshoot possible problems that are caused by COM add-ins or Exchange Server client extensions, disable any items that you do not use regularly. Then, restart Outlook.