How to back up windows mail app windows 10

Windows Mail app in Windows 10 stores its data in the following locations:

1. Local Folders: Windows Mail app stores its local folders, such as Inbox, Outbox, Sent Items, and Drafts, in the following location:
   • %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Mail
2. Cloud Folders: If you're using a Microsoft account to sync your emails, Windows Mail app stores its cloud folders in the following location:
   • %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\CloudMail

To back up your Windows Mail app data, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Manual Backup

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the following locations:
   • %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Mail
   • %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\CloudMail
2. Copy the contents of these folders to an external hard drive, USB drive, or cloud storage service like OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
3. Make sure to copy all files and subfolders within these folders.

Method 2: Using the Windows Backup Tool

1. Open the Settings app and go to Update & Security > Backup.
2. Click on Add a drive and select the external hard drive or USB drive you want to use for backup.
3. Click on More options and select Let me choose what to back up.
4. In the Backup window, select the Mail option under Apps.
5. Click Save changes to start the backup process.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Backup Software

1. Download and install a third-party backup software like Acronis True Image, EaseUS Todo Backup, or Macrium Reflect.
2. Follow the software's instructions to create a backup of your Windows Mail app data.

Remember to back up your Windows Mail app data regularly to ensure that your emails and settings are safe in case something goes wrong.