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FIX: Windows 8 Mail app not working or syncing [Quick Guide]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Having issues with the Mail application in Windows 8 is something a lot of users have complained about in their usage of the operating system.

The most common issue is that the Mail application will stop syncing with the accounts you have inWindows 8.

Therefore, we have decided to explain to you how you can fix your Mail app if it periodically fails to run.

The reasons as to why your Mail application fails to operate properly is due to the fact that the license you have for a specific application like the Mail app might be out of sync with the license you have in theWindows 8operating system.

For you to fix this issue, you may run the SFC (System File Checker) in order to fix any registry errors you may have or apply other tips detailed below.

Also, do note that the above solutions may be applied whenever facing these issues:

What can I do if the Windows 8 Mail app is not working?

1. Use a different mail client

Since you are here, you might consider switching to a full-dedicated email client that will make these syncing problems a thing of the past.

In that case, we would suggest taking into considerationMailbird – winner ofMost popular mail alternative of 2020. Of course, this is not the onlyemail clientthat you can use on your Windows computer.

However, this one handles all the basic features expected of the best email apps and much more than that. When you open it, it’ll feel familiar.

Its uncluttered and intuitive interface is a joy and it comes with multi-language 24/7 customer support as well.

With all these on the table, its stand out feature still remains the ability to access all your different email accounts directly from Mailbird.

Mailbird

2. Install the latest updates

Note: On Windows 10, the path to follow is a bit different. To install the latest updates, go toSettings > Update & Security > Updateand hit theCheck for updatesbutton.

3. Update your Microsoft Store apps

4. Sync your licenses

5. Run SFC scan

Having problems using the SFC tool? Check thisuseful guidededicated to sfc /scannow issues and set things right once again.

If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then you better take a closer look at this guide.

6. Change your localization settings

You are done, if you carefully followed the steps above your Mail application will start working again.You can also take a look at thisquick guideto finding a solution if you can’t open Control Panel.

Some users managed to fix their Windows Mail app issues by changing their localization settings.

If you do have any other questions regarding this article you can always write to us in the comments section of the page below and we will help you further.

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