Solved: Microsoft Outlook Was Not Able to Create a Message With Restricted Permission

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Published onJuly 11, 2024

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Email confidentiality is important so when you get theMicrosoft Outlook was not able to create a message with restricted permissionmessage, you need to address it first to ensure data security is upheld.

Whensending secure mail using Outlook, you may get the above error if your Outlook profile is corrupt, server-side issues or Outlook plugins interference.

How do I fix theMicrosoft Outlook was not able to create a message with restricted permissionerror?

1. Revert to an older Outlook build

2. Run Outlook in Safe Mode and disable plugins and add-ins

The Safe Mode option ensures Outlook runs void of any interferences while disabling plugins removes and shuts down any problematic add-ons. You can also tryOutlook for weband see if theMicrosoft Outlook was not able to create a message with restricted permissionerror persists.

3. Clear Outlook cache

4. Repair Microsoft Office

5. Adjust permission settings

6. Create a new Outlook profile

A new Outlook profile resets your settings to default and you start on a clean slate with bo built-up cache that may be corrupted. It is also possible torebuild your Outlook profilebut it’s best to start afresh.

7. Reinstall Microsoft Office

Elsewhere,Outlook may fail to encrypt your email messagebut worry not as we’ve already detailed how to fix it. If all these encryption errors seem to be persistent, trypassword-protecting your Outlook emails.

Alternatively, you can opt out of Outlook’s built-in security and go forthird party email encryption software.

In future, to prevent a reoccurrence of such errors, keep your Outlook updated and avoid problematic add-ins. And if you’re using a work/school account, ensure you have the requisite permissions and access. Otherwise, contact your IT administrator for further assistance.

That’s a sign out from us but keep the conversation alive in the comment section below. Let us know if you’ve had any run-ins with permissions and encrypted messages on your Outlook client.

Solved: Microsoft Outlook Was Not Able to Create a Message With Restricted Permission#

How do I fix theMicrosoft Outlook was not able to create a message with restricted permissionerror?#

1. Revert to an older Outlook build#

2. Run Outlook in Safe Mode and disable plugins and add-ins#

3. Clear Outlook cache#

4. Repair Microsoft Office#

5. Adjust permission settings#

6. Create a new Outlook profile#

7. Reinstall Microsoft Office#