How to Fix the “We Couldn’t Find Your Settings” Error 0x80070490 in Mail for Windows
Mail is a built-in application in Windows that allows you to add multiple email accounts so you can keep track of everything together. While the app has its own advantages, it is not uncommon for users to face issues while using it now and then.
The error code 0x80070490 is one such issue that pops up when the users attempt to add their Gmail account in the Mail app. Below, we take a look at the reasons that might be resulting in the issue and solutions to fix it once and for all.
Understanding the Causes Behind the 0x80070490 Error
You might be encountering the error 0x80070490 because of one or more of the following reasons:
Now that we know about the potential causes of the issue let’s have a look at the troubleshooting methods that can help you fix the problem.
1. Modify the Privacy Settings
The first thing that we recommend you do is check if the applications installed on Windows are allowed to access your email. If the Mail and Calendar app is not allowed to access the email, you are likely to face the problem at hand.
In this method, we will be providing the Mail and Calendar app with sufficient permissions to access the email, which will, hopefully, fix the ‘We couldn’t find your settings’ problem.
Here is how it’s possible to proceed:
Once done, close the Settings app and check if you can now add your Gmail account without any problems.
2. Update the Mail and Calendar App
Another fix that worked for users was updating the Mail and Calendar application via Microsoft Store. In several cases, users encountered the ‘Update failed’ error, but after clicking on the Try again button, the update was successfully installed and fixed the problem at hand as well.
Follow these steps to proceed:
3. Repair the App
You might also be facing the issue if the Mail app itself is dealing with a corruption error or bug which is causing certain features to act up.
The best course of action here would be to use the built-in repair feature to repair the application. If an error within the app is causing the problem, this should fix it.
Here is how you can repair the application:
You can also try toreset the Mail applicationif repairing does not do the trick for you. However, since resetting the Mail application reverts it to its default state, you will lose the app’s data and other custom preferences.
4. Run System Scans
In this method, we will try to eliminate any corruption errors and issues within the system that might be preventing you from adding your Gmail account to the Mail app.
We will use the System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM.exe) for this process. The former scans the protected system files for issues and replaces the corrupt files with their healthy counterparts. DISM, on the other hand, repairs a corrupt system image.
Follow the steps below to run the system scans:
Finally, exit Command Prompt and check if the issue is resolved.
Add Your Gmail Account With Ease
By now, you should have been able to add your Gmail account successfully. To avoid such issues in the future, make sure you regularly update the installed apps as well as the system.
you’re able to also reach out to the official Microsoft team and report the issue to them. They will help you identify the actual cause of the issue and suggest relevant fixes accordingly. In case the issue is at their end, wait for them to launch an official fix.
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