How to fix Outlook Error 0x80042108?

Outlook Error 0×80042108 may be a quite common error faced by Outlook users while working with Outlook. Outlook Error 0×80042108 can arise in various situations such as: while launching Outlook, performing mail operations (such as sending, receiving, or replying etc.), storing data on PST file etc.

Some consequences/symptoms of the Error 0×80042108 in Outlook:

  • SMTP email messages couldn’t be sent or received.
  • Other mail operations like mail reply, deletion, or forwarding etc. couldn’t be performed properly.
  • Outlook application fails to start out or launch.
  • Outlook application behaves abruptly.
  • Problems while working with Outlook files (such as errors while storing or accessing data).
  • Other Outlook operations like scheduling tasks, saving contacts etc. couldn’t be performed properly.

Causes of the Outlook Error 0×80042108:

  • You’ll receive the Outlook Error 0×80042108 if:
  • Your have enabled SSL on your system for your Email account.
  • Norton Internet Security/Norton Personal Firewall 2002 software/ Norton Anti spam add-in installed on your system.
  • Corrupt registry results in system errors which will cause Outlook Error 0×80042108.
  • Incorrect or unnecessary registry changes done by you or somebody else can cause Outlook Error 0×80042108.
  • Some Anti-spam add-in installed in Outlook that conflicts together with your Outlook application.
  • Virus or malware Attack
  • Outlook application failure or another problem with Outlook.
  • Incorrect Outlook configuration.
  • Corrupt or damaged PST files.
  • Improper installation or updation of MS Office

Initially, you’ll tolerate the error messages if they arise seldom. But if their frequency increases it’ll hamper your work. And afterward , you’ll need to face severe data loss situations. So, it’s necessary to resolve the error 0×80042108 at an earlier stage.

Resolution method:
Tools to repair the error 0×80042108:

  • Outlook provides free inbuilt utility i.e. Inbox repair tool which will be wont to resolve the Outlook error code 0×80042108 and other PST corruption related issues. If it fails then you’ll need to search some alternative Outlook PST repair software.
  • The Outlook error code 0×80042108 also can be caused thanks to some incorrect system configurations, registry or wrong settings. In such situation, the error 0×80042108 are often resoled by fixing your system, with the assistance of registry cleaners.

Sometimes, just restarting the system is enough to repair the error. So, the technical experts advise the users to restart the system before choosing any of the above methods for fixing the error code 0×80042108 .Instead of system restart, you’ll also try removing office update, restoring the OS and disabling the antivirus or firewall etc. If these works for you then it’s great and If don’t then, you’ll try the tools mentioned above.