Windows mail notification stuck

The frustration of a stuck notification! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue. Here are some steps to help you get your Windows Mail notification unstuck:

Step 1: Restart Windows Mail

  1. Close Windows Mail if it's open.
  2. Restart Windows Mail by searching for "Windows Mail" in the Start menu, right-clicking on it, and selecting "Restart".
  3. Wait for Windows Mail to restart and see if the notification is still stuck.

Step 2: Check for updates

  1. Make sure your Windows operating system and Windows Mail are up to date.
  2. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update to check for updates.
  3. Install any available updates and restart your computer.

Step 3: Disable and re-enable notifications

  1. Go to Settings > System > Notifications & actions.
  2. Scroll down to the "Get notifications from these senders" section.
  3. Find Windows Mail in the list and toggle the switch to the "Off" position.
  4. Wait for 10 seconds and toggle the switch back to the "On" position.

Step 4: Clear Windows Mail cache

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows Mail and press Enter.
  3. Delete the contents of the folder (be careful not to delete any important files).
  4. Restart Windows Mail.

Step 5: Check for conflicts with other apps

  1. Check if any other apps are interfering with Windows Mail notifications.
  2. Try closing any apps that might be causing conflicts.
  3. Restart Windows Mail and see if the notification is still stuck.

Step 6: Reset Windows Mail settings

  1. Go to Settings > System > Notifications & actions.
  2. Scroll down to the "Reset" button at the bottom of the page.
  3. Click on "Reset" to reset all notification settings to their default values.

Step 7: Reinstall Windows Mail

  1. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
  2. Find Windows Mail in the list and click on it.
  3. Click on the "Uninstall" button.
  4. Follow the prompts to uninstall Windows Mail.
  5. Restart your computer and reinstall Windows Mail from the Microsoft Store.

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