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Tips to Fix Microsoft Outlook Not Implemented Error on Windows

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated

As you are sending or receiving emails in Outlook, prompt shows you Microsoft Outlook "Not Implemented" error. It caused by varieties of reasons. However, you have a couple of fixes you can try to fix Microsoft Outlook not implemented error on Windows.

Tip 1: Fix not implemented by running Scanpst.exe tool

Your Microsoft Outlook component file could be damaged when you do some operations. You can follow the troubleshooter to fix not implemented error below.

Step 1: Press Windows + E key combination to invoke File Explorer window. Type Scanpst.exe in the Search Bar to find out the tool.

Step 2: Double-click on the result. Click on Browse to choose which file to repair then tap on Start.

run scanpast to fix outlook not implemented

Tip 2: Uninstall or repair by Control Panel

Step 1: Open Control Panel.

For Windows 8/7/Vista: click on Start > Control Panel.

For Windows XP: navigate to Start > SettingsControl Panel.

For Windows 10: input Control Panel to the Search Bar and hit Enter.

Step 2: Click on Uninstall a program under Program.

uninstall program in control panel

Step 3: If you have two versions of Outlook in your computer, select the one you needless and click on Uninstall. Alternatively, click on Outlook application then tap on Change.

repair outlook by control panel

Step 4: A new window will pop up next. Select the Repair and tap on Continue to fix the error.

Tip 3: Turn off your Firewall and Virus Scanner

Step 1: Open Control Panel. Click the Down arrow next to View By at the top-right, select Small icons from the drop-down.

Step 2: Click on Windows Firewall. Then click Turn Windows Firewall on or off in the left panel.

turn window defender on or off

Step 3: Select all options of Turn off Windows Defender Firewall. Tap on OK to save changes.

turn off windows defender firewall

Tip 4: Set a new pst file in Outlook

To fix Outlook "not implemented" error, you can create a new pst file in different versions.

Step 1: For Outlook 2007, click on Tools Account Settings. For Outlook 2010/2013/2016, click FileAccount Settings.

Step 2: Under Data Files tab, select the file name. Click on Add then set a name for your file.

Note: After finishing creating a new pst file, click on Set as Default.

create new pst file

Tip 5: Disable Outlook abnormal add-ins

Step 1: View add-ins.

For Outlook 2007: click Tools > Trust Center Add-ins.

go to trust center

For Outlook 2010/2013/2016: click on FileOptionsAdd-Ins.

outlook 2010 add ins

Step 2: Under Add-Ins tab, scroll down and click on Go at the bottom.

Step 3: Select the abnormal add-ins and click Remove.

Tip 6: Repair Outlook "not implemented" error by resetting Outlook.srs file

Step 1: Expand the folders in the following directory:

C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Outlook\

Note: If you cannot find the AppData folder, click on View tab at the top then go to Show/hide section. Tick the Hidden items check box.

Step 2: Find out and rename as outlook.old. Next time you relaunch Outlook, the srs file will create itself.

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