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Calendar App not Working in Windows 10: 6 Ways to Fix It Now
Get Calendar up and running in a few minutes
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Updated onFebruary 12, 2024
updated onFebruary 12, 2024
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The Calendar, a built-in app in Windows, has long been a popular choice amongst users, but many complain that Windows 10 Calendar is not working.
For some users, the Calendar app opens with awhite screenand then crashes after a few seconds, or it’snot opening at all. The problem was recently widely reported, but we have a few solutions that will work in the long run.
What can I do if Windows 10 Calendar is not working?
1. Open Calendar from the Mail app
A few users shared this quick workaround to open the Calendar app when it’s not working in Windows 10. So, give it a try. Although remember, that it’s just a temporary measure to access Windows Calendar, and until a concrete fix is available.
2. Update the Calendar app
When several users recently reported that Windows 10 Calendar app was not working, Microsoft was quick to release a patch for the bug that caused the problem. Downloading the latest version ofMail and Calendarfixed things for most users.
Updating the may also work when Windows Calendar is not showing events.
3. Reset the Mail and Calendar app
Many keep wondering how do I reset my calendar on my laptop Windows 10. You could easily do it from within theMail and Calendarapp settings, and the reset should take more than a minute.
4. Uninstall recent updates
For many users, the Windows 10 Calendar was not working after an update, and uninstalling it fixed things in no time. Just make sure to restart the computer once done for the changes to come into effect.
5. Do a system restore
Performing asystem restorehas also helped a few users. But remember, it’s critical to choose a restore point created before the problem first emerged on the PC. Also, this solution would help even when Windows 11 calendar app is not working.
6. Perform an in-place upgrade
That’s it! If nothing previously worked and you still have Windows 10 calendar not working, an in-place upgrade should be the ideal fix. It will reinstall the OS without affecting the apps or files on the PC.
The methods listed here will also help eliminate issues behind the taskbar calendar not opening in Windows 11.
Besides, if, like many others, you, too, are looking for a reliable alternative, check our curated list of thebest Calendar apps for Windows.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Mail and Calendar apps,Windows 10 calendar apps
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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