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pc outlook syncing issues

I use Outlook on my PC. I want to connect my PC calendar, phone calendar, and be able to invite attendees on most appts. How do I do this?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Jan 11, 2021 3:38 PM

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Jan 14, 2021 2:42 PM in response to sammmom

Hey sammmom,


Thank you for clarifying. If you are making appointments on the iPhone, but they are not syncing to Outlook, this article may be able to help.


"Refresh Outlook

Click Refresh  in Outlook.

Turn off iCloud Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks, then turn it back on

  1. Open iCloud for Windows.
  2. Deselect Mail, Contacts, Calendars and Tasks, then click Apply.
  3. Wait a few seconds, select Mail, Contacts, Calendars & Tasks, then click Apply.
  4. Open Outlook.

Make sure the iCloud Outlook Add-in is active

In Outlook 2010 and later:

  1. Click the File menu.
  2. Click Options in the left panel.
  3. Click Add-Ins in the left panel of the Outlook Options window.
  4. Look at the list of add-ins in the Active Application Add-Ins section.
  5. Select the iCloud Outlook Add-in.

Learn how to manage Add-ins with Microsoft Outlook.

Check your default account in Outlook

In Outlook 2010 and later:

  1. Click the File menu.
  2. Select Info > Account Settings > Data Files. 
  3. If iCloud is the default account in the Comments column, select a different account, and click Set as Default.

Restart your computer

After you restart your computer, see if you fixed the issue.


If you still need help

If you still need help, contact Apple Support. You can also use these steps to remove duplicate contacts or calendars."


If your iCloud Contacts, Calendars, or Reminders won’t sync


Cheers.

Jan 13, 2021 1:50 PM in response to sammmom

Hello sammmom,


After reviewing your post, it seems like you want to sync your iCloud content with Outlook on your PC. We would recommend you read these articles for more information.


Get help using Outlook with iCloud for Windows


What can you do with iCloud on a Windows computer?


Please don't hesitate to let us know if the steps resolved your issue or if you need additional assistance.


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