Windows 10: I can't link my emails to my laptop - Error0x80070490

Hi,


I have been trying to add my email account on my laptop but I am always getting the same error.


The error says:

Something went wrong

We couldn't find your settings.

Error code: 0x80070490


I have windows 20H2


Can someone please help?


Thanks.

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Unable to open links in emails

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are unable to open links from emails. I’ll certainly help you with the issue.



However, it would be great if you can help us with the details requested below:

• What is the complete error message that you receive?
  
• Which email client are you using to access your emails i.e. Microsoft Outlook or Windows Mail?
  
• Were you able to open links from emails earlier?
  
• Which version of Windows are you using? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit
  Enter.
  

If you are using Windows Mail app, I would suggest you to try changing the Default web browser and check if that helps. Refer the steps mentioned in the article

Change default programs in Windows 10.



If you are facing this issue in Microsoft Outlook, I suggest you to refer the steps mentioned in the article

Hyperlinks are not working in Outlook.



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backup of registry.




We await your response.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator