Invalid XML
When you try to launching Outlook, you might get an error saying “Cannot Start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the outlook window. Invalid XML, the view cannot be loaded “.
How do you feel when facing this error message? Let me guess – Really frustrated, right? Don’t worry, though; because Outlook Repair is there to support you.
Fixing the ‘Invalid XML’ error with the assistance of Outlook repair
The Outlook repair team has come up with a few ways to get around these problems. Normally, this issue is caused due to some incorrect settings. All you need to do is to reset those settings and you’re good to go.
According to the Outlook repair team; when you set the compatibility mode for Outlook, it displays this particular error message in systems which have Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition as their operating systems.
As the Outlook repair team suggests, the cause of this error is due to the location of the ‘Outlook Profile’ information in the registry. This is different for a Windows XP-based computer because you’ll find this location different on a computer that is running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millennium Edition
Once you’ve located ‘Outlook.exe’, try running the program in compatibility mode. This is by far the most effective Outlook repair out here.
Outlook Repair for your 'Invalid XML' error
If the issue still persists, then follow these Outlook repair suggestions.
- Restart your PC in Safe mode and run ‘scanpst.exe’ on the Outlook.pst file and fix errors.
- Rename the file otherwise it will get locked in the next restart.
- Now, restart your system in normal mode and rename the file to Outlook.pst
Once you are through with these Outlook repair steps, then all is well. But, if you’re still experiencing problems, then it’s better to create a new user account in Outlook.