Auto complete in outlook

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michaellustig-6655 asked · Feb 28 at 08:20 AM

Auto complete in outlook

Hello everyone

I am using outlook 2016 64 bit.

My outlook configured with autocomplete...2 days ago my auto complete disappeared.
I am opening a new mail and starting to type some letters but the autocomplete doesn't working.

How can I fix it?

Thanks

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Answer 1 · 2021-02-28T12:43:40.82Z

AndyDavid answered · Feb 28 at 12:43 PM

Make sure its enabled, if it is and still not working after disabling and re-enabling it, follow the steps in this article and export the auto complete list out, create a new profile and import the list in to that profile:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/outlook/troubleshoot/contacts/information-about-the-outlook-autocomplete-list

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michaellustig-6655 · Feb 28 at 02:29 PM

Thanks for your answer..

I have to add more information...

checked the autocomplete in owa and it is working well...
After I noticed the problem with autocomplete I tried to send emails to some users and the autocomplete keep the addresses of sent emails.

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AndyDavid michaellustig-6655 · Feb 28 at 03:36 PM

Yea, the OWA autocomplete cache is not the same as the Outlook

Per that article:

*The AutoComplete list for Outlook is specific to Outlook and is not shared by Outlook Web App (OWA). OWA maintains its own AutoComplete list.*

If its still not working, try creating a new profile and see if that works.

If not try those steps to copy the list from the mailbox and then back into it:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/outlook/troubleshoot/contacts/information-about-the-outlook-autocomplete-list#how-to-copy-the-autocomplete-list
Be sure to delete the list before importing back in:

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michaellustig-6655 AndyDavid · Feb 28 at 04:19 PM

Thanks..I will try it..

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michaellustig-6655 AndyDavid · Mar 01 at 10:03 AM

Hi AndyDavid

I downloaded the folder from github.

But I don't know which file I have to run to install the program....?

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JadeLiang-MSFT · Mar 01 at 02:25 AM

Hi @michaellustig-6655,

Based on my experience, the auto-complete list in outlook could be synced on different profile for exchange account, so agree with andy, it's suggested to create a new outlook profile to test(control panel>mail>show profiles>add). If that's invaild, you could also try to export and import the list via MFCMapi to check. If your issue has any update, please feel free to post back.
Hope your issue would be resolved soon.

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michaellustig-6655 JadeLiang-MSFT · Mar 01 at 10:04 AM

Hi JadeLiang

I downloaded the folder from github.

But I don't know which file I have to run to install the program....?

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JadeLiang-MSFT michaellustig-6655 · Mar 05 at 07:45 AM

Hi @michaellustig-6655,
Sorry for delay, have you tried the link as andy mentioned? And does your issue have any update now? If you still need further assistance, please feel free to post back, and I would continue to research it with you.

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JadeLiang-MSFT michaellustig-6655 · Mar 12 at 06:26 AM

Has your issue been solved after so long?
If so, please cilck Accept Answer for the helpful response.Thanks for your understanding.

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