Backup and restore windows mail account settings

Here are the steps to backup and restore Windows Mail account settings:

Backup Windows Mail account settings:

  1. Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by typing "mail" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Export" (or press Ctrl + E).
  3. In the "Export" window, select "Account settings" and click "Next".
  4. Choose a location to save the backup file, such as a USB drive or an external hard drive.
  5. Enter a name for the backup file and click "Save".

Restore Windows Mail account settings:

  1. Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by typing "mail" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Import" (or press Ctrl + I).
  3. In the "Import" window, select "Account settings" and click "Next".
  4. Choose the backup file you created earlier and click "Open".
  5. Follow the prompts to restore the account settings.

Alternative method:

You can also backup and restore Windows Mail account settings using the Windows Registry. Here's how:

Backup Windows Mail account settings using the Registry:

  1. Open the Registry Editor by typing "regedit" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
  2. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Mail
  3. Select the entire key by pressing Ctrl + A, then right-click and select "Export".
  4. Choose a location to save the backup file, such as a USB drive or an external hard drive.
  5. Enter a name for the backup file and click "Save".

Restore Windows Mail account settings using the Registry:

  1. Open the Registry Editor by typing "regedit" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
  2. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Mail
  3. Select the entire key by pressing Ctrl + A, then right-click and select "Import".
  4. Choose the backup file you created earlier and click "Open".
  5. Follow the prompts to restore the account settings.

Note: Be careful when editing the Registry, as incorrect changes can cause system instability or corruption. It's recommended to create a System Restore point before making any changes to the Registry.