Windows 10: Windows PCs and access to icloud Mail, Contacts etc

I've got a problem with icloud on my windows PCs. I have 2 of them - one running Windows 10; the other Windows 7 Home Premium - and each exhibits the same failings, which have been present for a couple of months or so. In the past, a click on the icloud desktop icon brought up a window inviting me to 'go to icloud.com' or 'open icloud settings' as well as options involving photos and drive. After a click on 'go to icloud.com', up would come the icloud.com window - blue, with the central spinner rotating for a few seconds until my icloud mail, contacts, calendar and so on appeared. This sequence still happens - partly - but it doesn't get beyond the initial icloud screen with the spinner. In fact, the spinner would go for ever if I let it. Therein lies the problem.



The problem went away a couple of times briefly on both PCs which I sensed was associated with a Windows software update, but I quickly had to revert to bringing up the required screen by downloading it with the inconvenience of punching in my ident and password each and every time. I'm sure there are many who have experienced the same frustration as I have, and I wonder whether there is a simple fix. I've done as much fiddling as I dare with icloud and Windows but got nowhere, so would appreciate some expert advice.

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Sync iCloud Contacts with Outlook WITHOUT Mail


I'm aware of the iCloud app for Windows that will add iCloud mail, contacts, etc. to Outlook, but that's not what I'm wanting.

I would like to sync my contacts with Outlook, but not have my iCloud mail show in Outlook.

Does anyone know of a way to do this or an app that would do it?

Thanks!

 

Sync iCloud Contacts with Outlook WITHOUT Mail


FYI, Windows Mail supports iCloud mail, contacts and calendar syncing. It's what I use now.

 

Sync iCloud Contacts with Outlook WITHOUT Mail

I have to use Outlook. *Sad