{"id":6790,"date":"2019-07-18T07:39:46","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T07:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=6790"},"modified":"2024-12-31T06:16:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T06:16:44","slug":"resolve-the-set-of-folders-cannot-be-opened-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-set-of-folders-cannot-be-opened-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Troubleshoot the Set of Folders Cannot Be Opened Error in Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\"><strong>Summary:-<\/strong>Many Outlook users\u2019 encounters the set of folders cannot be opened error whenever they try to access their Outlook account. This error occurs due to profile issues or due to some external application interference. Whatever may be the reason but this error has become a nightmare for Outlook user. Therefore in this article, I will be discussing various techniques and the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/recovery\/pst-recovery.php\"><strong>PST File Recovery<\/strong><\/a> Tool to resolve this error so that you can start using your Outlook account.<p class=\"blog-btn\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfoTools-PST-recovery.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i>  Download<\/a>   <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/pst-recovery.php\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i>  Buy Now<\/a><\/p><\/div>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-set-of-folders-cannot-be-opened-error\/#Troubleshooting_Cannot_Start_MS_Outlook_and_Set_of_Folders_Cant_be_Opened_Error\" >Troubleshooting Cannot Start MS Outlook and Set of Folders Can\u2019t be Opened Error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-set-of-folders-cannot-be-opened-error\/#Run_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\" >Run Outlook in Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-set-of-folders-cannot-be-opened-error\/#Configure_Outlook_Navigation_Pane\" >Configure Outlook Navigation Pane<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-set-of-folders-cannot-be-opened-error\/#Disable_Compatibility_Mode\" >Disable Compatibility Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-set-of-folders-cannot-be-opened-error\/#Enable_Cache_Mode\" >Enable Cache Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-set-of-folders-cannot-be-opened-error\/#Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\" >Create a New Outlook Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/resolve-the-set-of-folders-cannot-be-opened-error\/#Repair_PST_files_via_ScanPSTexe\" >Repair PST files via ScanPST.exe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_Cannot_Start_MS_Outlook_and_Set_of_Folders_Cant_be_Opened_Error\"><\/span>Troubleshooting Cannot Start MS Outlook and Set of Folders Can\u2019t be Opened Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>You can try the following methods and any method can fix your problem. There are possible chances that your Outlook Account is not up to the mark and therefore you are unable to start it.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\"><\/span>Run Outlook in Safe Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>It is one of the best methods to fix this issue. The user must start Outlook in safe mode because this avoids plug-ins and it is possible that plug-ins are conflicting the smooth working of MS Outlook.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Press <strong>Window + R <\/strong>and start Run Command.<\/li><li>Type <strong>Outlook\/Safe<\/strong> and Press <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6794} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Run-Command.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Run-Command.png 313w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Run-Command-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Enter the User\u2019s name in the <strong>Choose Profile<\/strong> Dialogue Box.<\/li><li>Provide Outlook Credentials if it compels you to enter.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If the Outlook application is runs successfully then there is a problem with your Add-ins so you must disable all the add-ins.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disable Add-ins<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Open <strong>Options<\/strong> in the <strong>File<\/strong> Tab and then Click on <strong>Add-ins<\/strong>.<\/li><li>In the <strong>Manage<\/strong> Box Select <strong>COM Add-ins<\/strong> and then click on <strong>OK<\/strong><\/li><li>The List of add-ins will appear. <strong>Unmark<\/strong> all the add-ins and click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configure_Outlook_Navigation_Pane\"><\/span>Configure Outlook Navigation Pane<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The navigation pane holds Outlook database folders like Contacts, Calendars, Tasks, and other items. When you configure navigation pane and Reset it, then all the settings which were customized are set to default. So the customized setting might be the reason for this issue.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> and open Run Command.<\/li><li>Enter the Command <strong>resetnavpane<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Now, close <strong>Outlook application<\/strong> and all the related applications.<\/li><li>Then, open the Run command again and enter <strong>exe \/resetnavpane.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6795} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Reset-Navigation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Reset-Navigation.png 313w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Reset-Navigation-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Click on <strong>OK<\/strong> button and run the command.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Now see whether The Set of Folders Cannot be opened error has been resolved or not.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Compatibility_Mode\"><\/span>Disable Compatibility Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Make a Right-Click on <strong>MS Outlook Application<\/strong> and open <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Go to the Compatibility Tab and Unmark <strong>Run this program in compatibility mode.<\/strong><\/li><li>Check <strong>Run this Program as an Administrator<\/strong> and click on <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/li><li>After all the confirmation click on <strong>OK<\/strong> and close properties.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Cache_Mode\"><\/span>Enable Cache Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> from the <strong>Start<\/strong><\/li><li>Click on <strong>Mails<\/strong> and then Select <strong>Email Accounts<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select the <strong>Outlook Account<\/strong> which is facing error and click on <strong>Change<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Open <strong>Offline Setting<\/strong> Option and mark the <strong>Use Cached Exchange Mode<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Once you enable the cache mode, I hope you\u2019ll not face any kind of error.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\"><\/span>Create a New Outlook Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Go to Start Menu and Open Control Panel.<\/li><li>Click on <strong>Mail<\/strong> and Select <strong>Show Profiles<\/strong> in the <strong>Mail Setup Wizard<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Now, Click on <strong>Add<\/strong> and provide the details of New Account in the <strong>Auto Account Setup<\/strong><\/li><li>Once you create the <strong>Account<\/strong> click on that account under <strong>Always use this profile<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Now launch MS Outlook with the new account and I hope your set of folder can\u2019t be opened error would be resolved.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repair_PST_files_via_ScanPSTexe\"><\/span>Repair PST files via ScanPST.exe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If all the above method are not successful and still you are facing the error then there is some problem with the PST files of MS Outlook. You can try the inbuilt utility of Microsoft known as Inbox Repair Tool. In order to repair the files you must follow the steps given below:-<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Location of Inbox Repair Tool in Outlook 2016- <strong>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>Launch <strong>ScanPST.exe<\/strong> into your computer system.<\/li><li><strong>Browse<\/strong> the PST file which you want to repair and click on <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6796} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"363\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Inbox-Repair-tool.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Inbox-Repair-tool.png 363w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Inbox-Repair-tool-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>After the completion of the Scanning Process Click on <strong>Repair<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select <strong>Make a backup of scanned file before repairing <\/strong><strong>option if you want to backup PST files.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>This method will repair your Outlook PST file and will fix Cannot Start MS Outlook error. If this method also fails then you have to bear some expenses and have to buy a Professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/recovery\/pst-recovery.php\">Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/a>. A third-party application can only resolve your error therefor PST Recovery Software would be the best option.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winding Up<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>I have discussed the various methods to resolve your query. You can try all of them because any method can fix your error. The exact reason for this error is some corruption issues with your PST file. So I have also mentioned a professional tool through which you can fix the set of folders cannot be opened error. 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