Outlook error "Something unexpected went wrong with this url"

Question

Can you please provide a resolution ASAP ?

Thanking you

Answer 1

Thanks a million the prompt reply.

Wondering can we use the same seetings for all sort of links such as network drives, links and etc ?

Thanking you.

Answer 2

Hello MSKali,

Thank you for your reply.

Yes you can, if you want.

Please just add the link in the trust sites box.

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Answer 3

Hello MSKali,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community, we are happy to assist you here.

Based on your post, kindly note this is a known issue and Microsoft has published official solution on this issue, please follow the steps as below, for more information, please refer to Outlook blocks opening FQDN and IP address hyperlinks after installing protections for Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability released July 11, 2023 - Microsoft Support

1. Go to Windows Settings.
2. Search for and open Internet Options.
3. Click the Security tab, then select Trusted Sites.
4. Add the URL, UNC, FQDN path that you want to allow to "Add this website to the zone".
   For example, add file://server.usa.corp.com
5. This workaround can also be deployed via group policy.

**Note:**If the entry you wish to add does not explicitly start with ‘https:’, you must first uncheck the ‘Require server verification (https) for all sites in this zone’ checkbox before it can be saved.

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