How to fix mail and calendar in windows 10

The pesky Mail and Calendar apps in Windows 10! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and fix common issues with these apps. Here are some steps to help you resolve common problems:

Mail App Issues:

  1. Account setup issues:
    • Make sure you have a valid email account set up in the Mail app. If you're having trouble setting up an account, try the following:
      • Go to Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
      • Click "Add an account" and select your email provider (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo).
      • Enter your email address and password, and follow the prompts to set up the account.
  2. Syncing issues:
    • Check your internet connection and ensure it's stable.
    • Try restarting the Mail app or restarting your device.
    • If you're using a Microsoft account, try signing out and signing back in.
  3. Error messages:
    • If you're seeing error messages, try the following:
      • Check the Mail app's settings to ensure that the account is set up correctly.
      • Try deleting the account and setting it up again.
      • If the issue persists, try resetting the Mail app (see below).

Calendar App Issues:

  1. Account setup issues:
    • Make sure you have a valid calendar account set up in the Calendar app. If you're having trouble setting up an account, try the following:
      • Go to Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
      • Click "Add an account" and select your calendar provider (e.g., Outlook, Google Calendar, iCloud).
      • Enter your account credentials and follow the prompts to set up the account.
  2. Syncing issues:
    • Check your internet connection and ensure it's stable.
    • Try restarting the Calendar app or restarting your device.
    • If you're using a Microsoft account, try signing out and signing back in.
  3. Error messages:
    • If you're seeing error messages, try the following:
      • Check the Calendar app's settings to ensure that the account is set up correctly.
      • Try deleting the account and setting it up again.
      • If the issue persists, try resetting the Calendar app (see below).

Resetting the Mail and Calendar Apps:

  1. Reset the Mail app:
    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Email\ResetMail.exe and press Enter.
    • Follow the prompts to reset the Mail app.
  2. Reset the Calendar app:
    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Calendar\ResetCalendar.exe and press Enter.
    • Follow the prompts to reset the Calendar app.

Additional Troubleshooting Steps:

  1. Check for updates:
    • Ensure that your Windows 10 operating system and Mail and Calendar apps are up to date.
  2. Disable and re-enable the apps:
    • Go to Settings > Apps > Mail and Calendar.
    • Click the "Disable" button next to each app, then wait a few seconds and re-enable them.
  3. Check for conflicts with other apps:
    • If you're experiencing issues with other apps, try closing them or disabling them temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.

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