How to reset the Mail app when not working on Windows 10

When the Mail and Calendar app isn't working or syncing, use this option to quickly reset it to its default settings on Windows 10.

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Reset Mail and Calendar app on Windows 10

Windows 10 includes the Mail app as one of its default built-in apps, and it’s a really good app if you’re looking for a simple email client. The app comes with all the basic features you need, including support for Outlook, Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, POP and IMAP accounts.

However, there will be times when you may come across some issues, such as emails not syncing, problems opening the app, adding new email accounts, and certain settings not working. While the problem usually can be traced to a misconfiguration of an account, it could also be an issue with the Mail app itself.

If you’re having syncing and other issues with the built-in Mail app, you could use PowerShell to uninstall and reinstall the email app using the Store, but this could be a tedious process for everyday users. Thankfully, Windows 10 now includes a reset option to fix any issues with the app without needing to reinstall them.

In this guide, you’ll learn the easy steps to reset the Mail app on Windows 10 to fix any issues.

How to reset Windows 10’s Mail and Calendar app

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Click on Devices.

  3. Click on Apps & features.

  4. Select Mail and Calendar, and click the Advanced options link.

    Mail and Calendar app in the Settings app
    Mail and Calendar app in the Settings app

  5. Click the Reset button.

    Mail & Calendar reset option on Windows 10
    Mail & Calendar reset option on Windows 10

  6. Click the Reset button again to confirm and complete the task.

Once you completed the steps, the reset process will permanently delete the app’s data and preferences for the Mail and Calendar app, which hopefully will fix issues when the app is not working, crashing, not opening, or when it won’t sync your emails.

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Mauro Huculak is a Windows expert and the Editor-in-Chief who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He's also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 12 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows, software, and related technologies, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ & Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, and LinkedIn.