Backup and restore windows mail account settings
Here are the steps to backup and restore Windows Mail account settings:
Backup Windows Mail account settings:
- Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by typing "mail" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Export" (or press Ctrl + E).
- In the "Export" window, select "Account settings" and click "Next".
- Choose a location to save the backup file, such as a USB drive or an external hard drive.
- Enter a name for the backup file and click "Save".
Restore Windows Mail account settings:
- Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by typing "mail" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Import" (or press Ctrl + I).
- In the "Import" window, select "Account settings" and click "Next".
- Choose the backup file you created earlier and click "Open".
- 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:
- Open the Registry Editor by typing "regedit" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
- Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Mail
- Select the entire key by pressing Ctrl + A, then right-click and select "Export".
- Choose a location to save the backup file, such as a USB drive or an external hard drive.
- Enter a name for the backup file and click "Save".
Restore Windows Mail account settings using the Registry:
- Open the Registry Editor by typing "regedit" in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).
- Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Mail
- Select the entire key by pressing Ctrl + A, then right-click and select "Import".
- Choose the backup file you created earlier and click "Open".
- 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.