Outlook is one of the popularly known email service providers. The outstanding features, UI, fast speed, security, and much more are factors that make it stand out from the crowd. There are countless times when the users have expressed their dissatisfaction regarding Outlook rules not working on their device.

Outlook rules not running is a common problem which the user faces in their system. The problem arises due to the corruption in sending/receiving settings file. It prevents the user from accessing the email. The problem seems to be severe and needs to get cure as soon as possible to avoid future interferences. To get rid of the issue, you need to read this blog to get the best results.

The root cause behind Outlook rules not running

• Corruption using a POP3/IMAP account.

• Rules exceed the limit established for your mailbox.

• Corruption in sending/receiving settings file.

• Rules set to run on one system only.

Troubleshooting Steps to Resolve Outlook rules not working

Method 1: Enable Rules

You must enable rules by following the step mentioned down:

• Launch Outlook and Open Files.

• Under Files, Select Rules and Alerts.

• In the Rules and Alerts dialog box, tick marks the enabled checkboxes against the concerned rules chosen. If not, select them.

Method 2: Rename/Reset SRS file

If your rules have lengthy names, then edit them to have shorter names, and it could decrease the size of your existing rules. To reset the SRS file, you must

• Go to Local disk C: >> Users >> admin >> AppData >> Roaming >> Microsoft >> Outlook

• Now, Rename the Outlook.srs file to Outlook.srs.old

• Finally, Restart Outlook.
  

Method 3: Resolve corruption in rules using a POP3/IMAP account

If you are using a POP3/IMAP account in Outlook, you can start by deleting the rule that's not working and then run the Inbox Repair Tool. For this, you have to proceed with the guidelines given below:

Delete Outlook Rules in Outlook 2007 and earlier versions

• To delete Outlook rules, you must Open MS Outlook and hit- Tools tab.

• Under Tools, Choose- Rules and Alerts
  

Outlook 2010 and 2013

To delete Outlook rules in version 2010 and 2013:

• Go to Microsoft Outlook and hit on the option- File tab.

• Choose the option of Manage Rules and Alerts
  

Method 3: Corruption using an Exchange Account

If you're using an Exchange account, then eliminating the rule, disabling Exchange Cache Mode, and then again creating the rule could fix the problem. After resolving the difficulty, you must enable Exchange Cache Mode again. We hope that the steps listed above have helped you properly get rid of the issue you were looking in this blog. In case you fail to fix some other problem entirely or have other similar issues- Outlook Email Login error for which you need help. You need to share your concerns with the technicians to get relief immediately.

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