How do i disable mail in windows 10

Disabling mail in Windows 10 can be done in a few ways, depending on your specific needs and preferences. Here are the steps to disable mail in Windows 10:

Method 1: Disable Mail App

  1. Go to the Start menu and click on the "Settings" icon.
  2. Click on "Apps" and then scroll down to the "Mail" app.
  3. Click on the "Mail" app to open its settings page.
  4. Click on the "Uninstall" button to uninstall the Mail app.
  5. Confirm that you want to uninstall the app by clicking "Uninstall" again.

Method 2: Disable Mail in Windows Features

  1. Go to the Start menu and click on the "Settings" icon.
  2. Click on "System" and then click on "Apps & features".
  3. Scroll down to the "Windows Features" section.
  4. Click on the "Mail" option to toggle it off.
  5. Confirm that you want to disable the Mail feature by clicking "OK".

Method 3: Disable Mail in Registry Editor

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type "regedit" and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Mail
  4. Right-click on the "Windows Mail" key and select "Delete" to delete the key.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the key by clicking "Yes".

Method 4: Disable Mail in Group Policy Editor

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type "gpedit.msc" and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
  3. Navigate to the following path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Mail
  4. Double-click on the "Prevent Windows Mail from starting" policy.
  5. Select "Enabled" and click "OK" to apply the policy.

Note: The Group Policy Editor is only available in the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10.

After disabling mail in Windows 10, you will no longer be able to access the Mail app or receive emails. If you need to re-enable mail, you can follow the same steps and toggle the Mail feature back on.