How to archive windows 10 mail to local pc

Archiving Windows 10 Mail to a local PC involves exporting your email messages and storing them on your computer. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Exporting emails using Windows 10 Mail app

  1. Open the Windows 10 Mail app.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the window.
  3. Click on "View settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and select the account you want to export emails from.
  5. Click on the "Manage" button next to the account.
  6. Click on "Export" and then select "Export emails".
  7. Choose a location on your PC to save the exported emails (e.g., "Desktop" or "Documents").
  8. Select the email format you want to use (e.g., "EML" or "MBOX").
  9. Click "Export" to start the export process.

Method 2: Using the Windows 10 built-in "Windows Mail" app

  1. Open the Windows Mail app (it's a built-in app, so you don't need to install anything).
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Export".
  3. Choose the account you want to export emails from.
  4. Select the email format you want to use (e.g., "EML" or "MBOX").
  5. Choose a location on your PC to save the exported emails.
  6. Click "Export" to start the export process.

Method 3: Using a third-party email client

  1. Install a third-party email client like Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook on your PC.
  2. Set up your Windows 10 Mail account in the third-party client (follow the client's instructions).
  3. Use the third-party client to export your emails to a local folder on your PC.

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