How to backup bulk windows 10 mail messages

Backing up bulk Windows 10 mail messages can be a bit tedious, but there are a few methods to help you achieve this. Here are a few approaches:

Method 1: Using Windows Mail App

  1. Open the Windows Mail app on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top-right corner of the app.
  3. Click on "More settings" and then select "Backup and restore".
  4. Click on "Backup" and select the folder where you want to save the backup file.
  5. Choose the "Entire mailbox" option and click "Backup" to start the process.

Method 2: Using Windows PowerShell

  1. Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.
  2. Run the following command to export your mail messages to a PST file:
    Get-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox <your_email_address> -FilePath <path_to_backup_file>

    Replace <your_email_address> with your actual email address and <path_to_backup_file> with the desired location for the backup file.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Tool

There are several third-party tools available that can help you backup bulk Windows 10 mail messages. Here are a few options:

  1. EML to PST Converter: This tool allows you to export your Windows Mail messages to a PST file, which can be easily imported into other email clients.
  2. Mail Backup X: This tool provides a simple and easy-to-use interface for backing up your Windows Mail messages to a variety of formats, including PST, EML, and MSG.
  3. Backup Mail: This tool allows you to backup your Windows Mail messages to a PST file, as well as other formats like EML and MSG.

Method 4: Using a Cloud Backup Service

If you have a cloud backup service like Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox, you can use their respective desktop apps to backup your Windows Mail messages. Here's how:

  1. Install the cloud backup service's desktop app on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Configure the app to backup your Windows Mail messages to your cloud storage account.
  3. Set the backup frequency and other settings as desired.

Regardless of the method you choose, make sure to test the backup process to ensure that your mail messages are being backed up correctly.