If your system clock is off, it will likely affect your reminders. This might be the reason why you do not see these reminders at all, or sometimes they appear at the wrong time. <\/p>\n
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- Recent software updates<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Did you recently give Outlook or Windows an update? That might be the reason your O utlook Calendar reminders are not popping u p. While updates might fix issues, they can also come with compatibility problems. <\/p>\n
\nRead more:<\/b>Windows Update Troubleshooter: Fixing Windows Update Issues <\/a><\/p>\n
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- Delivery location set to None<\/i><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Outlook’s delivery location setting describes where to put your reminders on the screen. If for some reason you set this to None <\/i> (maybe someone used your computer), it might be the reason you keep complaining, “My Outlook reminders are not working !” <\/p>\n
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- Outlook is not running<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As funny as it sounds, the problem might be that you completely closed Outlook, or it’s not set to start automatically with Windows. This is important because Outlook needs to be running—at least in the background—for your Outlook Calendar reminders to pop up. <\/p>\n
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- Corrupted Outlook profile<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If your Outlook profile is corrupted, it can cause many problems, and Outlook Calendar reminders not popping up should be the least of your worries. <\/p>\n
You might be dealing with even more issues—slow performance, vanishing emails, and error messages popping up left and right when you’re trying to send or receive messages. These can be a result of incompatible software or other technical gremlins lurking in your computer. <\/p>\n
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- Disabled reminders<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here’s a wild thought—have you checked if your reminders are actually turned on? Well, it sounds way too obvious, right? But trust me, sometimes it’s these ridiculously simple things. <\/p>\n
Maybe you turned them off during a busy day and forgot, or maybe Outlook itself had a glitch and turned off the reminders. <\/p>\n
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- Conflicting add-ins: <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Add-ins are “technically” supposed to make Outlook better but can sometimes cause compatibility issues. Of course, Outlook meeting reminders not popping up is one of them. These conflicts might be caused by add-in bugs, which could interfere with regular Outlook functions. <\/p>\n
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- Oversized Outlook Data File<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Microsoft Outlook is just like the filing cabinet in your office. If you continue to stuff the cabinet with files, there will come a time when it will be so full that the drawers won’t take any new files. <\/p>\n
The same applies when your Outlook Data File (.pst or .ost) has too many items in it. <\/p>\n
As this file grows, Outlook starts struggling to keep up—everything slows down, including your reminder system. <\/p>\n
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\nNow that we’ve identified potential causes, how do you fix the issue with your Outlook reminders not working? The very first thing is to ensure that reminders are actually enabled in your Outlook settings.\n<\/p>\n
Fix 1: Enable reminders in Outlook<\/h3>\n
\nIt might not sound like the tech fix you are looking for, but simple solutions are sometimes the best. The process may vary slightly depending on your version of Outlook:<\/p>\n
Enable reminders in Outlook 2016<\/b>\n<\/p>\n
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- Go to File > Options > Advanced <\/i>. <\/li>\n
- Under Reminders <\/i>, make sure the box next to Show reminders <\/i> is checked. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nEnable reminders in Outlook 2010<\/b>\n<\/p>\n
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- Click on File > Options > Calendar <\/i>. <\/li>\n
- Under Calendar options <\/i>, ensure Default reminders <\/i> is checked. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nEnable reminders in Outlook 2007<\/b>\n<\/p>\n
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- Go to Tools > Options > Preferences <\/i> tab. <\/li>\n
- Click Calendar Options <\/i> and make sure Default reminder <\/i> is checked. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
With all that done, set a reminder in Outlook and see if things are back to normal. <\/p>\n
Fix 2: Clear existing reminders<\/h3>\n
\nStill experiencing issues? Maybe you have too many reminders piling up. You should try deleting your old reminders; that way, you can create space for new ones:\n<\/p>\n
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- In Outlook, go to View > Reminders Window <\/i>. <\/li>\n
- Select all Outlook reminders in the list. <\/li>\n
- Click Dismiss All <\/i>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you can’t see any reminders, create a calendar event or a task to check if the problem is resolved. In case the problem remains, try the following: <\/p>\n
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- Press the Windows key + R to bring up the Run box. <\/li>\n
- Type the following into the box and click OK <\/i> or hit the Enter key: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
outlook \/cleanreminders <\/pre>\n
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- If that doesn’t work, reopen the Run box and try this instead, not forgetting to hit the Enter key as well: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
outlook \/resetfolders <\/pre>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nBoth commands basically do the same thing—clearing reminders so you can start afresh. This should resolve the issue.\n<\/p>\n
Fix 3: Check date and time settings<\/h3>\n
We already established that Microsoft Outlook works with your computer’s time. To fix the problem, you can right-click on the clock in the taskbar and select Adjust date and time <\/i>. Ensure the Set time automatically <\/i> setting is turned on. Also confirm that your time zone is correct. <\/p>\n
Fix 4: Modify the Windows Registry key<\/h3>\n
The Windows Registry <\/a> is a database that contains configuration settings that control many Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Outlook. This database contains some keys that can impact how Outlook manages reminders in different ways, such as enabling, disabling, or customizing reminder behavior. If, for some reason, you changed something here, there is a high possibility this might be the culprit. <\/p>\n
\r\n\tEditing the registry can be risky. One wrong move and you could end up with a PC that’s acting crazy or, worst case, won’t even turn on. Therefore, before you try the steps below, ensure you back up your registry <\/a>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n- \n
- Press the
Windows key + R<\/code>, type “regedit,” <\/i> and press Enter. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n![\"regedit\"]()
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- Navigate to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Office\\16.0\\Outlook\\Options\\Reminders <\/pre>\n
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- If the Reminders <\/i> key doesn’t exist, right-click on Options <\/i>, select New > Key <\/i>, and name it “Reminders.” <\/i>” <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Right-click in the right pane, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value<\/i>, and name it “ReminderSound.”<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Double-click ReminderSound<\/i> and set its value to 1<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Right-click in the right pane, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value<\/i>, and name it “ReminderSound.”<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- If the Reminders <\/i> key doesn’t exist, right-click on Options <\/i>, select New > Key <\/i>, and name it “Reminders.” <\/i>” <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Navigate to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Press the
- If that doesn’t work, reopen the Run box and try this instead, not forgetting to hit the Enter key as well: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Click Calendar Options <\/i> and make sure Default reminder <\/i> is checked. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Under Calendar options <\/i>, ensure Default reminders <\/i> is checked. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Under Reminders <\/i>, make sure the box next to Show reminders <\/i> is checked. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Go to File > Options > Advanced <\/i>. <\/li>\n
- Oversized Outlook Data File<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Conflicting add-ins: <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Disabled reminders<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Corrupted Outlook profile<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Outlook is not running<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Delivery location set to None<\/i><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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