How to repair windows 10 mail app

The Windows 10 Mail app! It can be frustrating when it stops working properly. Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and repair the Windows 10 Mail app. Here are some steps to try:

Method 1: Restart the Mail app

  1. Close the Mail app by clicking the "X" button in the top-right corner.
  2. Wait for a few seconds and then reopen the Mail app.

Method 2: Check for updates

  1. Go to the Start menu and search for "Settings".
  2. Click on "Update & Security".
  3. Click on "Windows Update" and check if any updates are available.
  4. Install any available updates and restart your computer.
  5. Try opening the Mail app again.

Method 3: Reset the Mail app

  1. Go to the Start menu and search for "Settings".
  2. Click on "Apps".
  3. Click on "Mail" and then click on "Advanced options".
  4. Click on "Reset" and then confirm that you want to reset the app.

Method 4: Disable and re-enable the Mail app

  1. Go to the Start menu and search for "Settings".
  2. Click on "Apps".
  3. Click on "Mail" and then click on "Advanced options".
  4. Toggle the switch next to "Allow Mail to run in the background" to the "Off" position.
  5. Wait for a few seconds and then toggle the switch back to the "On" position.

Method 5: Clear the Mail app cache

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type %localappdata%\Microsoft\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsMail and press Enter.
  3. Delete the contents of the folder.
  4. Try opening the Mail app again.

Method 6: Uninstall and reinstall the Mail app

  1. Go to the Start menu and search for "Settings".
  2. Click on "Apps".
  3. Click on "Mail" and then click on "Uninstall".
  4. Confirm that you want to uninstall the app.
  5. Wait for the uninstallation to complete.
  6. Go to the Microsoft Store and reinstall the Mail app.

Method 7: Check for conflicts with other apps

  1. Close all other apps and background programs.
  2. Try opening the Mail app again.
  3. If the Mail app works, it may indicate a conflict with another app. Try closing other apps one by one to identify the culprit.

Method 8: Reset Windows 10

  1. Go to the Start menu and search for "Settings".
  2. Click on "Update & Security".
  3. Click on "Recovery" and then click on "Get started" under "Reset this PC".
  4. Follow the prompts to reset Windows 10.

If none of these methods work, you may want to try reinstalling Windows 10 or seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support.

I hope these steps help you repair the Windows 10 Mail app!