Windows Mail and Calendar are great tools that allow users to stay updated with their emails, stay in touch with people and businesses, and manage their schedules. In this article, we will cover working solutions to fix Error 0x8007054e when adding account to Mail or Calendar app. This error may show a message like:
Something went wrong, we’re sorry but we weren’t able to do that
Error code: 0x8007054e
The 0x8007054e error prevents users from accessing their calendar data or their emails. This is quite annoying if you rely on these apps to perform your daily business or individual tasks. They are important tools to send and receive emails, and viewing communications. Users can also edit, and view their calendar events or even create new ones in the Calendar app.
What causes error 0x8007054e in Mail or Calendar app?
The code error 0x8007054e can be caused by various issues in your system or the app itself. For example, it can be caused by faulty folders, incorrect account settings, corrupted files, issues with the system Registry, outdated apps, etc. However, it’s quite impossible to diagnose the exact cause, and that’s why we need to run solutions that we think can fix any of those causes.
Fix error 0x8007054e when adding account to Mail or Calendar app
The Mail or Calendar error 0x8007054e may be fixed by running several solutions. Try the solutions from the simplest to the most advanced. Some users have fixed this error by performing simple steps to fix bugs and other temporary glitches. To fix error 0x8007054e when adding an account to Mail or Calendar app, use the following solutions:
- Restart the apps and PC
- Delete or rename the Comms folder in the Local disk (C:)
- Reset or Reinstall the Mail and Calendar Apps
- Repair system files
Let us see these solutions in detail.
1] Restart the apps and PC
Restarting your computer and the affected apps (Mail and Calendar app) can help fix simple bugs and hitches that are normal, especially after an update or upgrade. Sometimes, these bugs can happen after an internet interruption. Start by restarting your Mail and Calendar app; if the problem is not fixed, you can go ahead and restart your device.
2] Delete or rename the Comms folder in the Local disk (C:)
The Comms folder in the Local disk (C:) stores your account information for communications apps like Mail and Calendar. When you delete its contents or rename it, your apps will create a new one when you relaunch them. This solution has worked for most users affected by error 0x8007054e when adding the account to Mail or Calendar app.
To delete the contents or rename the Comms folder, follow the following steps:
You can access the Comms folder by opening File Explorer and following this path:
C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Local\Comms
Or, you can use the Run shortcut. Press the Windows key + R and copy and paste this path; C:\Users\[your User Name]\AppData\Local.
Locate the Comms folder in the directory and right-click on it. You will see a list of options – select either to delete or rename the folder. Deleting is fine, no worries.
You might get an error like “The action cannot be completed”. This is not something to worry about. Just close any programs running on your PC and try to delete or rename the Comms folder.
Once you have renamed or deleted the Comms folder, you can now relaunch the Mail or Calendar app. You will need to set up your account again like a new user. Thereafter, your apps will start normally. You will have resolved the error 0x8007054e when adding account to Mail or Calendar app
3] Reset or Reinstall the Mail and Calendar Apps
Reset the Mail and Calendar Apps via Windows Settings and see if it helps. If it does not, you may uninstall it via Windows Settings and download them from the Microsoft Store and install them.
Alternatively, you can also use PowerShell to reset or uninstall them.
Search PowerShell in the Windows search bar and open it as an administrator.
Copy and paste the following command line and press Enter.
Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | where–object {$_.packagename –like “*windowscommunicationsapps*”} | remove-appxprovisionedpackage –online
Wait for PowerShell to complete the process and restart your device.
Next, go to Microsoft Store and search for Mail and Calendar app. Press Get it and follow the prompts to complete their installation.
Once they are fully installed, start the apps and see if the 0x8007054e error is resolved.
4] Repair system files
Repairing Windows system files can fix the error 0x8007054e when adding the account to Mail or Calendar app. You can use the inbuilt SFC and DISM tools to scan and repair any corrupted systems files. To run these SFC and DISM scans use the steps below;
Search Command Prompt and open as an administrator.
Copy and paste, or type the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.
Restart your device and see if the code error 0x8007054e is resolved.
If the issue still persists or SFC shows an error, use the DISM tool to scan your system. Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Copy and paste the following commands followed by Enter after each:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
We hope something works for you here.
Fix: Cannot open Mail and Calendar app on Windows
Why won’t Calendar open on Windows 11?
The Calendar won’t open on Windows 11 if the app is outdated, corrupted, or affected by bugs or a virus attack. To fix a Calendar that won’t work on Windows 11, scan your system for viruses, reinstall or update your app, or scan your system files using SFC and DISM tools. You may also delete the information settings folder also known as Comms in the Local disk (C:).
Is the Mail app compatible with Windows 11?
Yes. The Mail app is compatible with Windows 11. It’s a default mail program that supports different email clients like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Outlook, Office 365, Exchange, etc. It was previously known as Windows Mail. Microsoft has continually updated the Mail to include different awesome features and more security specifications.
