Windows 10: Unable to add hotmail account to Windows 10 Mail app, error code: 0x80070781

For no obvious reason, the Mail and Calendar app on my windows 8 machine stopped working. There are many posts on this database about this problem. Instead of making a change, I decided to use the mail app on my Windows 10 machine. However, when trying to add the app I get the error message in the subject line above 'Something went wrong - please try later' 'The name of the file cannot be resolved by the system'. I am trying to add a Hotmail.co.uk account. I am able to successfully add a talk21.com account (email only). I have followed steps 1-3 in this post...


https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/apps_windows_10-outlook_mail/unable-to-add-hotmail-account-to-windows-10-mail/0d27d4cd-15ae-47e7-87c5-b46970ae01b1


...but get the same error message.


Any other ideas on how to fix this, please?

:)

 

Can't add hotmail account on Mail app with an error 0x80040b0b

Hello,

As you are unable to add Hotmail account on Mail app, try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message/ error code of this issue?
• Does this issue specific only with the Hotmail account?

Method 1: I suggest you to run the
Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps

Method 2: I suggest you to remove the account and try to add again and check.

Refer: Remove an account

For further reference: Mail app for Windows


Note: Links applies to Windows 10 as well.

Method 3: I recommend you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Can't add hotmail account on Mail app with an error 0x80040b0b

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

As per the description I understand that you are facing issues with adding the Hotmail account on Mail app.

Do let us know the following the assist you better:

• What is the complete error code/ error notification of this issue?
• How many user accounts have you added on to Mail app?
• Is this issue confined only with Hotmail account?

I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article about how to add an account on Mail app and check if you have tried the same:
Set up Mail and add contacts

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you further.

 

Hotmail accounts posted online

Well, there you have it: it WAS a phishing attack.
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/10/06/hotmail-phishing-attack-confirmed-20000-accounts-in-total

As if someone would just hack Microsoft's servers, pah!

Eat that MS bashers! *Stick Out Tongue