Calendar will not open

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Calendar will not open

J R Hicks 65

Calendar tries to open, but then shuts down immediately. Just began March 2, 2023

Daniel K 10 Reputation points

2023-03-02T17:05:29.6466667+00:00

Currently 2 different computers in my household have this same issue.
Davis, Teri 1 /US/EXT 5 Reputation points

2023-03-02T17:25:12.5533333+00:00

Does anyone have a solution for why the calendar attempts to open, then shuts down?
J R Hicks 65 Reputation points

2023-03-02T17:37:39.35+00:00

No solution yet, but various strings indicate Microsoft working on issue. I am now using Calendar tab in Yahoo Mail to access calendar info, so not a great solution, but works for now.
Reza-Ameri 17,331 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-03-02T20:56:54.8533333+00:00

Are you facing this issue with any other applications?

Try run Windows Update and download and install all updates.

Try open Microsoft Store and check for update and download and install all updates for Microsoft apps.
Jim Climb the Mountain 10 Reputation points

2023-03-03T06:44:34.0633333+00:00

same problem. please fix.
david magrel 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T15:19:56.4133333+00:00

I just downloaded the most recent update and now it is working!
M.L. Stern 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T15:52:12.22+00:00

Calendar won't turn on, and in settings I'm unable to set the app to "on".
Kim E 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T16:20:23.43+00:00

I'm moving to Google Calendar, since I need it for work anyway.
Bradley Ambers 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T18:42:45.5833333+00:00

Same problem which started March 2nd on my desktop running Windows 10. But my laptop running Windows 11 works fine. Problem is my Desktop is not able to run Windows 11 because of a older I-7 CPU.
Steve Nybank 5 Reputation points

2023-03-03T19:46:39.7933333+00:00

Reza Ameri above has the correct fix. MS just added new update!

thanks Reza!
MKeirce 5 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:28:22.32+00:00

The same thing is happening to me; Calendar starts, the calendar screen displays for maybe a second but the screen doesnot completely paint, then the screen vanishes. This started happening around Feb17-ish, 2023
Jim Climb the Mountain 10 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:28:38.0966667+00:00

i tried repair and reinstall and did not help.
Anna Roberts 15 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:28:54.79+00:00

The calendar app is just a "reader", while the data is shows is always stored online at http://calendar.live.com. That's so that if you buy a new computer (or drop/break/lose yours), you won't lose any information: it's all on the website ready to sync again.

So head to that link and you should find all your data.
Glenn Skryp 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:29:09.6233333+00:00

I have 2 machines with the same problem and was able to find an EZ solution. If you click on the clock (bottom right of the task bar) it will bring up your calendar. Click on SHOW AGENDA and you will have access to calendar entries. Its even possible to update your calendar from the CLOCK application. Unfortunately this solution only works on one of my machines. The SHOW AGENDA option is not available on one of the machines. I tried to find a solution to that problem but was not successful. On that machine I use the work around logging in to http://calendar.live.com site as suggested, to access to the calendar on that machine.

Regards.
Helen Howerton 5 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:29:40.5066667+00:00

Just wanted to say having the same issue; hope Microsoft comes up with an answer soon!
Mark Dillon 5 Reputation points

2023-03-03T22:20:59.24+00:00

I thought it was just me. Seems that everybody is having this problem. Here's a clue Microsoft. If it ain't broke DON'T FIX IT. Always messing up something.

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Daniel K 10 Reputation points

2023-03-02T17:05:29.6466667+00:00

Currently 2 different computers in my household have this same issue.
Davis, Teri 1 /US/EXT 5 Reputation points

2023-03-02T17:25:12.5533333+00:00

Does anyone have a solution for why the calendar attempts to open, then shuts down?
J R Hicks 65 Reputation points

2023-03-02T17:37:39.35+00:00

No solution yet, but various strings indicate Microsoft working on issue. I am now using Calendar tab in Yahoo Mail to access calendar info, so not a great solution, but works for now.
Reza-Ameri 17,331 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-03-02T20:56:54.8533333+00:00

Are you facing this issue with any other applications?

Try run Windows Update and download and install all updates.

Try open Microsoft Store and check for update and download and install all updates for Microsoft apps.
Jim Climb the Mountain 10 Reputation points

2023-03-03T06:44:34.0633333+00:00

same problem. please fix.
david magrel 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T15:19:56.4133333+00:00

I just downloaded the most recent update and now it is working!
M.L. Stern 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T15:52:12.22+00:00

Calendar won't turn on, and in settings I'm unable to set the app to "on".
Kim E 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T16:20:23.43+00:00

I'm moving to Google Calendar, since I need it for work anyway.
Bradley Ambers 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T18:42:45.5833333+00:00

Same problem which started March 2nd on my desktop running Windows 10. But my laptop running Windows 11 works fine. Problem is my Desktop is not able to run Windows 11 because of a older I-7 CPU.
Steve Nybank 5 Reputation points

2023-03-03T19:46:39.7933333+00:00

Reza Ameri above has the correct fix. MS just added new update!

thanks Reza!
MKeirce 5 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:28:22.32+00:00

The same thing is happening to me; Calendar starts, the calendar screen displays for maybe a second but the screen doesnot completely paint, then the screen vanishes. This started happening around Feb17-ish, 2023
Jim Climb the Mountain 10 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:28:38.0966667+00:00

i tried repair and reinstall and did not help.
Anna Roberts 15 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:28:54.79+00:00

The calendar app is just a "reader", while the data is shows is always stored online at http://calendar.live.com. That's so that if you buy a new computer (or drop/break/lose yours), you won't lose any information: it's all on the website ready to sync again.

So head to that link and you should find all your data.
Glenn Skryp 0 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:29:09.6233333+00:00

I have 2 machines with the same problem and was able to find an EZ solution. If you click on the clock (bottom right of the task bar) it will bring up your calendar. Click on SHOW AGENDA and you will have access to calendar entries. Its even possible to update your calendar from the CLOCK application. Unfortunately this solution only works on one of my machines. The SHOW AGENDA option is not available on one of the machines. I tried to find a solution to that problem but was not successful. On that machine I use the work around logging in to http://calendar.live.com site as suggested, to access to the calendar on that machine.

Regards.
Helen Howerton 5 Reputation points

2023-03-03T20:29:40.5066667+00:00

Just wanted to say having the same issue; hope Microsoft comes up with an answer soon!
Mark Dillon 5 Reputation points

2023-03-03T22:20:59.24+00:00

I thought it was just me. Seems that everybody is having this problem. Here's a clue Microsoft. If it ain't broke DON'T FIX IT. Always messing up something.

Answer 1

Reza-Ameri 17,331 Volunteer Moderator

Thank you for sharing, this is a known issue and it should be fixed now. Please open the Microsoft Store and download and install all updates and especially update for the Mail and Calendar and this should solve the problem. In case, the problem persists, then make sure report it using the Feedback Hub app.

Mark Dillon 5 Reputation points

2023-03-03T22:35:36.6733333+00:00

You bring Mail and Calendar it up in the Microsoft Store and there's no setting to download, update, or anything. If you click on the link to the Mail and Calendar website it takes you to a site that tries to sell you Microsoft 365. How can you people at Microsoft screw something up so badly? Aren't you supposed to experts at this?
Andrew Uren 5 Reputation points

2023-03-04T05:34:27.68+00:00

Thank you!

Here is a direct link https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9WZDNCRFHVQM
John Leszar 0 Reputation points

2023-03-05T16:29:05.24+00:00

I spent hours trying to fix this problem yesterday. I wonder how many thousands/millions of others spent time following useless advice for a "fix" that wasn't in yet. For such a fundamental app that everyone uses, how can Microsoft screw it up?
Meg 0 Reputation points

2023-03-05T21:42:32.8166667+00:00

Hallelujah! After searching for 3 days, I finally found this answer. Thank you!
John Ernst 0 Reputation points

2023-03-07T05:42:02.64+00:00

Problem still there not fixed.

Answer 2

Andrew Uren 5

Here is a direct link to the store from here:

https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9WZDNCRFHVQM

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