While you’ll need to download the iCloud on Windows application to access the photos and bookmarks from your iCloud account, all you need to get your mail and calendars running on Windows is your sign-in information. Once you set up your iCloud account up in Windows 10, the Live Tiles in the Start Menu will now contain up-to-the-minute information, with your upcoming appointments and the subject lines from your unread email messages. MORE: Windows 10: Full Review A lot of the changes from OS X to Windows 10 are confusing, but since both operating systems have apps named Mail and Calendar, there are at least two fewer thing you’ll have to get used to. Here are our step-by-step instructions for setting up these iCloud services in Windows 10.

How to Install iCloud Email and Calendars on Windows 10

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Type “settings”.
  3. Select the Settings app. 4. Click Accounts. 5. Click Add an account. 6. Select iCloud.
  4. Enter your iCloud email address and password, and click Sign in. If you have two-factor authentication enabled for iCloud, you’ll need to generate a new password from the Apple ID website (opens in new tab).
  5. Click Done.
  6. Click the Start button.
  7. Type “mail”. 12. Select Mail.
  8. Click Get Started. 14. Click Ready to go. 15. Click the Calendar icon. Your iCloud email will begin downloading.
  9. Click Get Started.
  10. Click Ready to go. Now your iCloud email and calendars are set up on your PC!

Mac to PC Guide: How to Make the Switch

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