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FIX: Your account settings are out of date in Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Email is the key to communication in this age, and when it comes to sending emails some users prefer to use the Universal Mail App that comes withWindows 10.
Sadly, it seems that there are some issues with the Mail App and some users are getting the error messageYour account settings are out of date.
Before trying to fix thiserrormake sure that yourWindows 10is up to date.
When it comes to these types of issues, Microsoft usually fixes them with a Windows update, so if you’re experiencing this problem, check for updates, update yourWindows 10and see if the issue still persists.
If the issue persists, try one of the following solutions.
How can I fix the out of date account in Windows 10 Mail?
1. Use another email client
Before trying any of the mentioned solutions, maybe you should consider switching to athird-party email client.
Windows mail is an overall good app, but if you experience frequent errors, you can try to switch to a third-party email client.
There are several good alternatives that support multiple email accounts from all major email providers.
On top of that, third-party email clients usually include more advanced features that help you stay organized and easily keep up with your inbox.
You can findproductivity email clientsthat include advanced filtering options and a full set of sorting features that help you easily navigate from one inbox to another, all in just one window.
2. Reinstall the app and rename its folder
3. Temporarily disable your antivirus and firewall
Sometimes, yoursecurity solutions may block some of your programs. Most antivirus or firewalls can interfere with your email app and turning them off could solve the problem. Don’t forget to re-enable your security tools once you’ve solved the problem.
Thankfully, there are several antivirus alternatives that don’t cause this issue. Good antivirus software shouldn’t interfere with other functionalities of your PC.
Thebest antivirus softwarefor your PC should include a good threat database, real-time protection solutions, and also additional privacy features such as built-in VPNs.
4. Switch to a local account
Note: After you’ve logged in with your Microsoft account your email account should be added to Mail app automatically and work without any problems.
5. Uncheck the option Sync with an Internet time server
6. Run SFC scan
Note: Don’t forget to first backup your Registry in case anything goes wrong. In this manner, you’ll be able to restore a working version of Windows.
7. Run the Windows 10 Troubleshooter
We hope that the solutions listed above helped you fix this problem. If you’ve got additional suggestions on how to fix this error message in Windows 10, let us know in the comments below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
