Can't search offline yahoo email from win 10 mail

It's possible that you're experiencing issues searching your Yahoo email account offline using the Windows 10 Mail app. Here are a few potential solutions to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your Yahoo account settings: Ensure that your Yahoo account is set to allow offline access. You can do this by signing in to your Yahoo account on a web browser, clicking on your profile picture or avatar, and selecting "Account info." Scroll down to the "Account settings" section and look for the "Offline access" option. Make sure it's enabled.
  2. Update your Windows 10 Mail app: Ensure that your Windows 10 Mail app is up to date. You can do this by opening the Store app, searching for "Mail," and checking for updates.
  3. Clear cache and cookies: Clearing the cache and cookies in the Windows 10 Mail app might help resolve the issue. To do this, follow these steps:
    • Open the Windows 10 Mail app.
    • Click on the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner to open the menu.
    • Select "Settings" from the menu.
    • Scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
    • Click on "Clear cache and cookies."
  4. Check your Yahoo account's IMAP settings: Ensure that your Yahoo account's IMAP settings are correct. You can do this by following these steps:
    • Open the Windows 10 Mail app.
    • Click on the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner to open the menu.
    • Select "Settings" from the menu.
    • Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
    • Click on your Yahoo account.
    • Scroll down to the "Incoming mail server" section.
    • Ensure that the IMAP server is set to "imap.yahoo.com" and the port is set to 993.
  5. Try searching using the Yahoo Mail web interface: If you're still unable to search your Yahoo email account offline using the Windows 10 Mail app, try searching using the Yahoo Mail web interface. This will help you determine if the issue is specific to the Windows 10 Mail app or your Yahoo account.
  6. Contact Yahoo support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact Yahoo support for further assistance. They can help you troubleshoot the issue or provide additional guidance on how to resolve it.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue and allow you to search your Yahoo email account offline using the Windows 10 Mail app.