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
- Open the Windows 10 Mail app.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the window.
- Click on "View settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Accounts" section and select the account you want to export emails from.
- Click on the "Manage" button next to the account.
- Click on "Export" and then select "Export emails".
- Choose a location on your PC to save the exported emails (e.g., "Desktop" or "Documents").
- Select the email format you want to use (e.g., "EML" or "MBOX").
- Click "Export" to start the export process.
Method 2: Using the Windows 10 built-in "Windows Mail" app
- Open the Windows Mail app (it's a built-in app, so you don't need to install anything).
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Export".
- Choose the account you want to export emails from.
- Select the email format you want to use (e.g., "EML" or "MBOX").
- Choose a location on your PC to save the exported emails.
- Click "Export" to start the export process.
Method 3: Using a third-party email client
- Install a third-party email client like Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook on your PC.
- Set up your Windows 10 Mail account in the third-party client (follow the client's instructions).
- Use the third-party client to export your emails to a local folder on your PC.
Tips and Variations
- You can also use the "Windows Search" feature to search for emails and then export them to a local folder.
- If you have a large number of emails, you may want to consider using a third-party email client or a dedicated email archiving tool to manage the export process.
- Make sure to choose a location on your PC that is easily accessible and has enough storage space to accommodate the exported emails.
- You can also use the "Windows 10 Mail" app to import emails from a local folder on your PC, in case you need to restore your emails from a backup.