Like a regular day, you are up to checking your emails on Microsoft Outlook.

But an error alert keeps popping up saying, Outlook cant create file.

You are feeling irritated and on the verge of breaking the computer.

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As a tech enthusiast and an office guy, I have been using Microsoft Outlook for a while.

I have faced this problem countless times and successfully fixed it.

Read the full article to know why this error occurs and how to solve this problem.

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Why does Outlook cant Create File Error Happen when Opening Attachments?

Whenever you open an attachment, a temporary file is created in theWindows User Temporary Internet Filesfolder.

When the folder gets full, then that error alert appears.

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In the temporary folder, a new temp file is created every time you open an attachment.

As the temp folder is limited by specific storage size, it becomes loaded quickly.

As you know, Outlook is a handy tool for managing emails.

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There are a bunch of useful features that can help you organize and manage emails like nobody else.

you might even create a meeting schedule from it.

Overall, Microsoft Outlook is an all-in-one tool for a business person.

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Also, check out our separate post on how toview message headers in Outlook.

How to Fix Outlook cant Create File Error when Opening Attachment?

There is a quick fix for the Outlook cant create file error when opening the attachment.

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You just need to delete the temporary files from the temporary folder.

Heres a complete guide on how toadd email signature in Outlook.

How to Create a Data File in Outlook?

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It is usually saved inside your storage rig or on a internet directory if you have a server system.

If you are thinking about organizing your Outlook account, creating a folder is an excellent way to go.

Sometimes you may see errors while saving an item or task.

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You just can not solve the problem by restarting the tool.

But before deleting the task, ensure to make a copy of it.

Then exit and wrap up the Outlook entirely and restart the computer.

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Now launch the Outlook and start a new task after the restart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Clutter feature in Microsoft Outlook?

Clutter is an artificial intelligence feature developed by Microsoft.

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In this folder, nothing is deleted.

How to turn Clutter On or Off in Outlook?

Now to turn on the feature, selectChoose Separate items identified as Clutter>Save.

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And to turn off the feature, SelectChoose Dont Separate items identified as Clutter>Save.

What is Junk Mail in Outlook?

Microsoft built this feature based on years of training the artificial intelligence.

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Users dont have control over this feature as it automatically filters the emails that are considered spam.

However, users can teach the mail client to get the required mail back into the inbox again.

How to Create an Out of Office Reply in Outlook?

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it’s possible for you to select thetimefrom thesend automatic repliessection.

Thanks for reading this article.

Hopefully, this article gave you clear information and fixes regarding this problem.

And you are now out of this problem.

Feel free to contact me if there is anything else you want to know.

Ill be delighted to help you with anything regarding technology.