How to Fix Windows 10 Mail Error 0x85050041?

Microsoft keeps rolling out patches every week. For instance, it has the mail application on the Windows 10 device so that people can simply manage their mails. But as nothing is perfect, so does with this. It does comprise a few tech problems. Many of its users complain that the application is not able to synchronize their mail service due to the Error code 0x85050041.

There is no need to get worried about it. You just need to go through this blog carefully to know the solution to your problem.

Method 1: Use the System File Checker

1. Firstly, launch an elevated kind of Command Prompt. For doing it, you need to put the combination of Windows+R button on your keyboard. Write ‘cmd’ into the Run dialog box and tap the combination of Control+Shift+Enter.
2. If asked for giving permission to the application, tap on Yes.
3. As soon as you are into the Command Prompt, write the given below command:
4. Sfc/scannow
5. Lastly, allow the tool to scan the device for problematic files.

Method 2: Resubmit the mail ID

1. Firstly, go to the mail application.
2. Then, visit the end left-hand side corner of the window.
3. After that, press on Settings.
4. Next, choose Manage Accounts from the menu.
5. Then, choose the ID that you want to submit again.
6. After that, press ‘Remove this account from this device’. 
7. Next, tap on Delete for giving confirmation to your action.
8. Then, you need to include the ID that you removed. For doing it, see the below-mentioned points.
9. Firstly, press on Manage Accounts.
10. Then, tap on Add Accounts.
11. After that, tap on Settings.
12. Lastly, do according to the points given on the screen for including the account.

Method 3: Turning off Antivirus/Firewall temporarily

1. Firstly, visit the taskbar and press the Search symbol.
2. Then, write ‘Windows Security’ into the Search bar.
3. Next, choose Windows Security.
4. Go to the left-hand side menu and choose Virus and Threat Protection.
5. Then, visit the right-hand side of the display and press on Manage Settings. It will be located under Virus and Threat Protection Settings.
6. Next, search Real-Time Protection. Push its toggle for disabling it.
7. After that, visit the left-hand side of the menu and choose Firewall and Network Protection.
8. Then, visit the right-hand side of the display and press on Domain Network.
9. Next, push the toggle that has been located below Windows Defender for disabling it.
10. Lastly, return to the earlier page and do point 8 for the Private and Public networks.

Ava Williams is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, she has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.

 

Source: Windows 10.