Solve Outlook Operation Failed Error 0x80004005

You might have seen error “0x80004005: The Operation Failed" while sending and receiving emails in Outlook. Struggling to fix it? Well, might be because it is very difficult to identify the reasons due to which this error is popping up while sending and receiving emails. But, here we will explain simple methods to resolve the issue, along with the reason behind this error.

Error Code:

Sending and receiving reported error “0x80004005”: The Operation Failed

Symptoms:

When you are trying to receive a new email message in Microsoft Outlook application, you may experience the “Sending and receiving reported error 0x80004005 The Operation Failed”.

Causes:

Generally, “Sending and receiving reported error 0x80004005 The Operation Failed” error message may occur when you are using the Norton Antivirus software with the enabled script blocking feature.

How to Resolve “Sending and receiving reported error “0x80004005: The Operation Failed”?

Method 1: Disable the Script Blocking Feature in Norton Antivirus Software

Step 1: Open Norton Antivirus software and click on the Options button. (If you see a tools menu, then click on Norton Antivirus)

Step 2: On the left side panel, select Script Blocking option (present under System).

Step 3: In the right side panel, uncheck Enable Script Blocking (recommended) checkbox and click on OK.

Caution: Disabling Script Blocking option may make your computer/network vulnerable to malicious scripts and viruses. Use this solution at your own risk.

If you don’t have Norton Antivirus software installed or you have already disabled the Script Blocking feature and still receiving the “0x80004005: The Operation Failed” error, then disable New mail notifications in Outlook for fixing 0x80004005 error. To do that-

Method 2: Disable New Mail Notification in Outlook

• Open Outlook, go to File menu and click Options
• In the Options window, click on the Mail tab located in left-sidebar
• Scroll down to Message Arrival section, disable Display a Desktop Alert option and click OK

Apart from Outlook error 0x80004005, you may also face many other issues in Microsoft Outlook account including corruption of PST files. In such situations, it is recommended to use an efficient PST file repair tool that can repair and recover your Outlook data without any data loss.

Remo Repair Outlook:

Remo Repair Outlook is a proficient and professional data recovery tool that has been designed especially for fixing PST file issues. It can repair and recover data from PST files as well as OST files which are corrupted, damaged, inaccessible, and more.

This powerful Outlook repair program,

• Works in read-only mode; thus never damage or alter your original files
• Recovers all Outlook attributes, such as emails, journals, tasks, contacts, calendars, etc.
• Restores emails along with its attributes
• Helps to fix password protected and compressed PST and OST files
• Repairs PST file and fixes delay in sending an email in Outlook
• Repairs PST file created in any version of MS Outlook, including Outlook 2016
• Generates fixed PST file in 2003-2013 format, for easy importing
• Allows you to Preview repaired file before saving
• Offers a free download version along with 24/7 technical assistance

How to Repair Corrupted PST File using Remo Repair Outlook?

Step 1: Launch Remo Repair Outlook and click on Open PST File button to select the damaged or corrupted PST file. Choose Find PST File option if, you don’t know the file location or Select Outlook Profile if, you have more than one Outlook account.

Figure A: Main Screen

Step 2: In the next screen, choose appropriate scanning option and provide the location to save the fixed PST file. Click on the Repair button to start the repair process.

Figure B: Choose Scanning Method

Step 3: After completion of the repair process, preview all your recovered Outlook attributes.

Figure C: Repaired PST File