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AOL Mail not Syncing With Windows 10: 7 Methods to Force It
First verify your antivirus is not triggering the problem
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Updated onJuly 23, 2024
updated onJuly 23, 2024
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AOL Mail not syncing with Windows 10 is a complaint we sadly have had to listen to from some users. Upgrading to Windows 10 should improve the user experience rather than bringing annoying issues.
Since we don’t live in a perfect world, sometimes problems appear when transitioning to Microsoft’s latest operating system. We have investigated and come up with some solutions in this article.
Why is AOL Mail not syncing with Windows 10?
AOL is a popular email service, but many users reported certain issues despite its popularity. We have linked this problem to the following causes:
What can I do if AOL Mail not syncing with Windows 10?
Before going into the solutions we suggest below, consider doing the following:
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1. Disable the two-step authentication
If you cannot sync your AOL email with Windows 10 Mail app, the problem might be your email account. Many users use two-step authentication to protect their email accounts.
This is a good practice since malicious users won’t be able to access your email even if they steal your password.
Even though two-step authentication is a great security feature that you should use, sometimes this feature can causeproblems with the Mail app on Windows 10.
Due to two-step authentication, many users reported that they could not sync their AOL email with the Mail app.
Users suggest disabling the two-step authentication for your AOL email as a workaround and checking if that solves your problem.
By disabling this feature, you’ll reduce the security of your email account, so you might want to think twice before disabling it.
2. Remove and re-add your AOL account
After removing your account, you need to add it again and check if the problem persists.
Sometimes, your configuration file can get corrupted, causing this problem to appear, so this is to ensure that the app is clean.
3. Check the server settings in the Mail app
It’s also worth mentioning that you need to use IMAP protocol to synchronize AOL email with Windows 10 Mail app.
The POP protocol might work for other devices and email clients, but for AOL to work with the Mail app, you must use IMAP.
4. Turn on the privacy settings to let apps access your Calendar
After these steps, Windows 10 Mail will start synchronizing your email accounts.
5. Check your antivirus settings
If you can’t sync AOL email with Windows 10 mail, the problem might be your antivirus.
Many antivirus tools have a built-in firewall, and sometimes you might block specific applications from accessing the Internet.
To fix this problem, you should check and change your antivirus settings. The most common problem is yourfirewall blocking the app, so be sure the mail app can go through your firewall.
In some cases, you might be able to fix the problem by disabling your antivirus. If disabling the antivirus doesn’t help, your last choice is to remove your antivirus.
You can manually remove your antivirus from Windows settings or its UI. You can also usededicated uninstaller software. These will remove every trace of the antivirus, ensuring it won’t interfere with anything on your PC anymore.
6. Run the Troubleshooter
Once the troubleshooter is finished, any common problems with Microsoft Store apps should be resolved. Remember that this isn’t a universal solution, so it might not work for you.
If theTroubleshooter stops before completing the process,fix it with the help of our complete guide.
7. Disable the proxy settings
After doing that, check if the problem is resolved. If you still want to protect your identity online, a VPN is always a good option since it offers many advantages over a proxy.
Many users enable proxy tools to protect their online privacy, but sometimes your proxy can interfere with the Mail app and cause synchronization issues.
So, these solutions should help you with the AOL mail settings and Windows Mail issues, so feel free to try them all.
If you still have this problem, maybe this is the right time to set upAOL Mail forwardingand move to a different webmail.
If you have any other suggestions or questions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below; we’ll check them out.
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
