0x80070490 windows 10 mail

The infamous error code 0x80070490!

Error code 0x80070490 is a generic error code that can occur in various Windows 10 applications, including the Mail app. It's often related to issues with the Windows Store, Microsoft Account, or the app's configuration.

Here are some possible causes and solutions to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check for updates: Ensure that your Windows 10 is up-to-date. Sometimes, updates can resolve issues like this.
  2. Restart the Mail app: Try closing and reopening the Mail app. This might help resolve any temporary issues.
  3. Check your Microsoft Account: Ensure that your Microsoft Account is set up correctly and that you're signed in with the correct credentials.
  4. Reset the Mail app: Try resetting the Mail app by going to Settings > Apps > Mail, and then clicking on the "Reset" button.
  5. Check for corrupted files: Run the built-in Windows 10 troubleshooter to check for corrupted files. To do this, go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then select "Windows Store apps" and "Mail" from the list.
  6. Disable and re-enable the Mail app: Try disabling the Mail app and then re-enabling it. To do this, go to Settings > Apps > Mail, and then toggle the switch to the "Off" position. Wait for a few seconds and then toggle it back to the "On" position.
  7. Check for malware: Run a full scan with your antivirus software to ensure that your system is free from malware.
  8. Reset Windows Store cache: Try resetting the Windows Store cache by running the following command in the Command Prompt as an administrator: wsreset.exe
  9. Re-register the Mail app: Try re-registering the Mail app by running the following command in the Command Prompt as an administrator: powershell -Command "Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  10. Reinstall the Mail app: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling the Mail app. To do this, go to Settings > Apps > Mail, and then click on the "Uninstall" button. Then, go to the Microsoft Store and reinstall the Mail app.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support or a Windows 10 forum.