Calendar App Not Working on Windows? 9 Ways to Fix It

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Having trouble launching or using the Calendar appon your Microsoft Windows PC? Various items can cause it not to work. You’ll have to find the underlying issue causing the problem and fix it to get the Calendar app to work again. We’ll show you what those items are and how to fix them on your computer.

Some reasons Windows’ Calendar app refuses to work are that your PC has a minor glitch, your Calendar app is outdated, you haven’t enabled calendar sync for your account, your Calendar app has a technical problem, and more.

1.Restart Windows 10/11 PC

When you experience issues using an app on your PC, the first step to take is toreboot your PC. Doing so turns off all your system features, possibly fixing minor problems. Make sure to save your unsaved work before you power down your computer.

You can restart your Windows PC by opening theStartmenu, selecting thePowericon, and choosingRestart.

When your PC turns back on, launch theCalendarapp and see if the app works.

2.Install the Latest Windows Update

One reason you have issues using the Calendar app is that your Windows version is outdated. Your system may have bugs, causing your Calendar app not to work. In this case, the only solution you need to apply is to update your Windows version.

Updating Windows brings the latest bug fixes that resolve many issues in your operating system. This can possibly fix your calendar issue.

3.Update Your Calendar App

Like many other apps, the Calendar app receives various updates to ensure the app has as few bugs as possible. Your issue could be the result of an outdated Calendar app version, andupdating the appshould fix the issue.

4.Use the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter

Windows 11 includes a Windows Store Apps troubleshooter that allows you to find andfix issues with your various Store apps. Since your Calendar app comes from MS Store, it’s worth using this tool to detect and resolve problems with your app.

5.Enable Calendar Sync on Your Windows PC

It goes without saying that you should’veenabled the calendar sync optionfor your online account to see your calendar in the Calendar app. It’s possible you or someone else has disabled this option, causing Calendar not to work.

In this case, access your account settings on your PC and enable the option to fix your issue.

6.Allow the Calendar App to Access Your Calendar

The Calendar app needs access to your account calendar to let you view your schedule. If you or someone else has disabled this permission, that may be why you can’t use the Calendar app on your PC.

In this case, give the app access to your calendar, and your issue will be resolved.

7.Repair or Reset Your Calendar App

If your Calendar app still doesn’t work, your app may be experiencing a technical glitch. In this case, you can use Windows’ built-in repair option torepair your application. If that doesn’t work, you can reset the app to the factory settings to resolve all your issues with the app.

8.Allow Your Calendar App Through Your Windows Firewall

The Calendar app needs access to the internet to sync your calendar events. Ifyour firewallhas blocked your app’s connection to the internet, that may be why you can’t use the app.

In this case, add the app to your firewall’s whitelist so your firewall always allows the app to make any incoming and outgoing connections.

9.Uninstall and Reinstall Your Windows Calendar App

If you haven’t had luck resolving your issue using the methods above,remove and reinstall the entire Calendar appto resolve your issue. Doing this removes the app and all of the app files from your machine, some of which may be causing your problem.

You then get a fresh copy of the Calendar app, which you can customize however you like.

Make the Calendar App Work on Your Windows Computer

If you use the Calendar app as your primary scheduling tool, the app not working can be extremely frustrating. Luckily, your frustration doesn’t have to last, as there are some easyways to deal with the issues of your application.

Once you’ve applied the aforementioned solutions, your Calendar app should be fixed, allowing you to view, create, and manage all your events.

Mahesh has been obsessed with technology since he got his first gadget a decade or so ago. Over the last few years, he’s written a number of tech articles on various online publications including but not limited to MakeTechEasier and Android AppStorm.Read Mahesh’s Full Bio

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