Windows – How to solve error 0x8007042b while connecting a Google account on Windows 10

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I recently updated to Windows 10 and I'm quite fine with it.

Except for apps like Mail or Calendar. Upon starting them, they ask me which accounts should be used.

So I'd like to add my Google account, as this is my main calendar.

I press "Add", where it lists several possible services. Upon clicking on "Google", it instantly throws me an error, without prompting me for credentials:

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– Windows 10 Mail app Designers

This should be the translated error message:

Something went wrong

We're sorry, but we weren't able to do that.

Error code 0x8007042b.

The results of research on the interwebs often recommend to first create a 2-hand-shake-password if turned on in Google. Well, that won't suffice, as I don't have any option to make anything. I just click on "Add Google Account" and the error instantly appears.

How can I get Google services working on Windows 10?

Best Answer

This worked for me:

  1. Go to your users folder (e.g. C:\Users\John).
  2. Right click, select properties, Security, Advanced.
  3. Click Add, select entity, advanced, search.
  4. Click on ALL APPLICATION PACKAGES, accept. Select Full Control and apply (Ignore errors trying to apply permissions).

Then:

  1. Click on start and type “Services”.
  2. Right click on “Services” and select “Run as Administrator”.
  3. In the Services Window, look for Credential Manager Service and “Stop” it.
  4. Restart the computer and “Start” the Credential Manager Service and set it to “Automatic”.
  5. Restart the computer and it should work fine.

Source: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/apps_windows_10-outlook_mail/cant-add-gmail-account-to-windows-10-mail-app/97d4e308-54a8-4afe-b74f-501b1ea0fa2a?page=12

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