Does deleting an exchange account from mail remove cache
When you delete an Exchange account from your email client's settings, it may not automatically remove all cached data related to that account. The extent of the cache removal depends on the email client and its configuration. Here's a breakdown:
- Outlook: When you delete an Exchange account from Outlook, it will remove the account settings, including the cached data, such as emails, contacts, and calendar items. However, some cached data might still remain, like:
- Sent items and drafts might still be stored in the Outlook cache.
- Some cached data might be stored in the Windows registry.
- Other email clients: For other email clients, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Apple Mail, deleting an Exchange account might not remove all cached data. These clients might store cached data in various locations, including:
- Local storage (e.g., files on your computer).
- System caches (e.g., browser cache).
- Registry entries (on Windows).
To ensure that all cached data is removed, you can try the following:
- Clear the email client's cache: Check the email client's settings or preferences to see if there's an option to clear the cache. This might remove any cached data related to the deleted account.
- Check for and remove any remaining cached data: Use the email client's search function to look for any remaining emails, contacts, or calendar items related to the deleted account. Remove or delete them manually.
- Check system caches and registry entries: On Windows, you can use the Windows Search function to look for files and registry entries related to the deleted account. Remove or delete them manually.
- Restart the email client: Restarting the email client might help remove any remaining cached data.
Remember that deleting an Exchange account from your email client's settings does not automatically remove all cached data. You may need to take additional steps to ensure that all cached data is removed.