Microsoft Outlook is a widely used email client, but sometimes users encounter an issue where the content of an email isn’t displayed. If you’re facing this problem on your Windows system, there are several methods you could try to fix it. Here are the top 7 ways:

1. Update Outlook:

Ensure your Outlook application is updated to the latest version. Microsoft frequently releases updates to fix known bugs and improve performance. You can check for updates by going to File > Office Account > Update Options > Update Now in Outlook.

2. Disable Add-ins:

Add-ins can sometimes interfere with the normal functioning of Outlook. Try running Outlook in safe mode by typing `outlook.exe /safe` in the Run dialog (press Win + R to open). If Outlook displays emails correctly in this mode, disable any suspicious add-ins one by one to identify the culprit.

3. Repair Office Installation:

Corrupted Office files can affect Outlook’s performance. Repairing your Office installation can resolve these issues. You can repair it by going to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features, selecting Microsoft Office, and clicking on “Change” with the option to “Quick Repair” or “Online Repair.”

4. Reset View Settings:

Custom view settings may cause display issues. Resetting view settings in Outlook can help restore default views. To reset view settings, go to View > Current View > Reset View.

5. Recreate Your Profile:

A corrupt profile may be the reason emails aren’t displaying properly. Try creating a new profile through the mail section in Control Panel and set up your email account again.

6. Run Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe):

The Inbox Repair Tool can help fix corruption within your .pst files which may cause issues with email content being displayed. Locate and run `ScanPST.exe`, then follow the prompts to repair your files.

7. Ensure HTML Emails are Enabled:

If you can’t view HTML formatted emails, check your Trust Center Settings by going to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Email Security and make sure “Read all standard mail in plain text” is unchecked.

By systematically applying these methods, most issues with Microsoft Outlook not showing email content on Windows should be resolved, allowing you to get back to efficient communication with your contacts.