Can't open mail and calendar windows 10

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you open the Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 10:

Method 1: Check if the apps are installed

  1. Press the Windows key + S to open the Search bar.
  2. Type "Mail" and check if the Mail app appears in the search results. If it doesn't, you can download and install it from the Microsoft Store.
  3. Repeat the same process for the Calendar app.

Method 2: Check for updates

  1. Open the Microsoft Store app.
  2. Click on the "Library" tab.
  3. Check if there are any updates available for the Mail and Calendar apps.
  4. If updates are available, click "Update" to install them.

Method 3: Check app settings

  1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Click on "Apps" (or "Applications" in some versions of Windows 10).
  3. Scroll down and click on "Mail" and then "Options".
  4. Check if the "Show app in the taskbar" option is enabled. If not, toggle it on.
  5. Repeat the same process for the Calendar app.

Method 4: Check for conflicts with other apps

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type "msconfig" and press Enter to open the System Configuration window.
  3. Click on the "Startup" tab.
  4. Look for any apps that might be conflicting with the Mail and Calendar apps. Disable any suspicious apps.
  5. Restart your computer and try opening the Mail and Calendar apps again.

Method 5: Reset the apps

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type "%localappdata%\Microsoft\WindowsApps*" and press Enter to open the folder.
  3. Look for the "Mail" and "Calendar" folders and delete them.
  4. Restart your computer and try opening the Mail and Calendar apps again.

Method 6: Re-register the apps

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type "powershell" and press Enter to open the PowerShell window.
  3. Type the following commands and press Enter:
    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  4. Restart your computer and try opening the Mail and Calendar apps again.

If none of these methods work, you can try resetting your Windows 10 installation or seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support.