Can uninstall mail and calendar windows 10 greyed out
The frustration of a greyed-out "Uninstall" button!
There are a few possible reasons why the "Uninstall" button for Mail and Calendar in Windows 10 might be greyed out. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:
- Check if the app is in use: Sometimes, the app might be running in the background, preventing you from uninstalling it. Try closing all instances of Mail and Calendar by pressing the Windows key + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, then ending the processes.
- Check for updates: Ensure that your Windows 10 is up to date. Sometimes, updates can resolve issues like this. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates.
- Disable any third-party apps: If you have any third-party apps that integrate with Mail and Calendar, try disabling them temporarily to see if they're causing the issue.
- Reset the app: You can try resetting the Mail and Calendar app to its default settings. To do this:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Mail and Calendar
- Click on the "Advanced options" link
- Click on the "Reset" button
- Check for corrupted files: Corrupted files can cause issues with the app. Try running the built-in Windows 10 troubleshooter:
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot
- Click on "Additional troubleshooters"
- Select "Windows Store apps" and run the troubleshooter
- Uninstall and reinstall: If none of the above steps work, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the Mail and Calendar app:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Mail and Calendar
- Click on the "Uninstall" button (it should be enabled now)
- Confirm the uninstallation
- Go to the Microsoft Store and reinstall the Mail and Calendar app
- System File Checker (SFC) scan: Run an SFC scan to check for corrupted system files:
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)")
- Type
sfc /scannow
and press Enter
- System Restore: If none of the above steps work, you can try using System Restore to revert your system to a previous point when the app was working correctly:
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery
- Click on "Open System Restore"
- Follow the prompts to select a restore point and complete the restore process
If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to seek further assistance from Microsoft Support or a Windows 10 forum.