Outlook 'Your Request Cannot Be Completed Right Now' Error Fix

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Switch to the Search section on the left and click the Indexing Options on the right.

Under Indexing Options, click the Advanced button at the bottom.

Finally, click the Rebuild button under the Troubleshoot section to delete and rebuild the Outlook search index. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete it.

3. Clear Outlook Cache

Caches help speed up the app’s actions, but if they get corrupted, they do the opposite and hinder the functioning. Clearing it might eradicate the cause of the “Your request cannot be completed right now” error message.

1. Press Windows R to open the Run Dialog box.
2. Type or copy/paste the %localappdata%MicrosoftOutlook in the given space and press Enter.
3. Look for Outlook’s cache folder and open it.
4. Select all (Ctrl A), right-click, and choose Delete.

4. Disable Add-ins

Outlook supports add-ins that enhance the app’s functionality. However, they can sometimes interfere with its process and cause several issues, including errors in search. Disabling them can help you identify and fix the cause.

1. Open the Outlook app and switch to File > Options.
2. Switch to the Add-ins section on the left, select ‘COM Add-ins’ from the drop-down menu, and click the Go button on the right below next to Manage.
3. Now, uncheck the Add-ins to disable them. 
4. Select the add-in and click the Remove button.

5. Repair or Reset the Outlook App

If you’re still struggling with the Outlook “Your request cannot be completed right now” error, the problem may be due to corrupted internal files. In such cases, Windows provides a valuable option to repair the app or reset it to its default state.

1. Launch Windows Settings and switch to the Apps section on the left.
2. On the right, click the Installed Apps option.
3. Search for Outlook, click the three-dots icon, and select Advanced Options.
4. Scroll down, and under the Reset section, click the Repair button and let the process complete.
5. Check if the problem continues. If it does, click the Reset button and wait for it to finish.

6. Re-Install Outlook

If everything fails, uninstall the app as a last resort and then install it again.

1. Launch Settings, and navigate to the Apps > Installed Apps.
2. Look for Outlook, click the three dots, and choose Uninstall.
3. Click the Uninstall button on the confirmation pop-up.
4. Next, open the Microsoft Store and search for the Outlook app.
5. Select it from the search results and click the Install button.
6. Let the app install completely.

After it’s installed, open it and log in with your credentials. Check if the problem persists.

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There you have it—the best ways to fix the Outlook “Your request cannot be completed right now” search error. I hope this guide helps you get it back to normal. If it doesn’t, contact Microsoft Support, as there might be some unique problem with your account or system.

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