Mail and Calendar app not Working Windows 11

How To Fix Mail and Calendar app not Working on Windows 11

The Windows Mail app is quite important. Isn't it? Well, why not. It's the default email client in Windows OS, a preferred choice for sending or receiving emails, setting reminders, managing events, and more. In this post, we've listed a bunch of solutions that you can try to get the Mail and Calendar app back on Windows in no time.

How To Fix Mail and Calendar app not Working on Windows 11
How To Fix Mail and Calendar app not Working on Windows 11


6 Steps to fix Mail and Calendar app not working in Windows 11

1: Enable mailbox sync settings

If your mail account settings are disabled by default, you will not be able to access your email or inbox. To make sure mailbox sync settings are correct, follow these quick steps:

Launch the Mail app on your Windows 11 PC. Tap the gear-shaped icon below to open the settings.

Select "Manage Account".

Tap "Options to sync your content".

Under the "Sync Options" section, make sure the Email, Calendar and Contacts options are enabled.


2: Check the notification settings

Okay, all this time you're probably thinking something went wrong with the Mail and Calendar app on your device, right? However, there is a possibility that the notification settings of the Mail and Calendar app have been disabled so you may not receive any alerts about recent emails. To check the notification settings for the Mail and Calendar app, all you need to do is:

Tap the Windows icon in the taskbar and select "Settings". In the Settings window, switch to the System section from the left menu pane, and then tap "Notifications."

Scroll through the list of installed apps and look for the "Mail" app in the list

Enable the switch to turn on notifications for the Mail app


3: Configure date and time settings

Incorrectly configured date and time settings can also be a common cause of triggering the "Mail and Calendar app doesn't work in Windows 11" issue. To check if the date and time settings are correct on your Windows PC, follow these steps:

Launch the Settings app and then switch to the "Time and Language" section from the left menu pane.

Tap "Date and time".

Enable the "Set time automatically" option. Also, make sure you select a specific time zone for your device. Use the drop-down menu to set the time zone.


4: Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Windows OS comes pre-loaded with various built-in troubleshooters that let you fix common errors and bugs related to Bluetooth, WiFi, video playback, applications, cameras, keyboards, network adapters and more. So, yes, if the Mail and Calendar app doesn't work properly on your Windows PC, you can use the built-in troubleshooter to fix the underlying issues.

Launch the Settings app, scroll down, and tap "Troubleshoot".

Select "Other troubleshooter".

Scroll down through the list of troubleshooters and search for "Windows Store Apps". To run the troubleshooter, press the "Run button" next to it.


5: Allow the app to run in the background

To make sure the Mail and Calendar app is always running in the background, follow these quick steps:

Launch the Settings app and go to Apps> Apps & Features.

Scroll through the list of apps and look for the "Mail & Calendar" app in the list. Tap the three-point icon next to it and select "Advanced Options".

Under the Background Apps Permissions section, select "Always".


6: Repair the application

If the Mail & Calendar app doesn't work in Windows 11, you can use the "Repair" option to fix the underlying issues and problems.

Go to Settings> Apps> Apps & Features.

Scroll through the list of installed apps and see the "Mail and Calendar" app in the list. Tap the three-point icon and select "Advanced Options".

Press the "Repair" button. Wait until Windows detects, scans, and fixes the problem. Reboot your device and restart the Mail and Calendar app to check if the problem persists.


Conclusion

We hope this post helps you solve the "Mail and Calendar app doesn't work on Windows 11" issue. If you use Windows 10/11, you can also use Windows Troubleshooter to fix the problem. And if using the resolutions listed above doesn't resolve the issue, you can contact the Microsoft support team for further assistance. For any other questions or assistance, feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.

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