How to backup email in windows default mail
To backup your email in Windows default mail client, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Windows Mail's built-in backup feature
- Open Windows Mail (also known as Windows Live Mail).
- Click on "File" > "Options" > "Advanced".
- In the "Advanced" window, click on the "Backup" button.
- Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., an external hard drive or a cloud storage service like OneDrive).
- Click "Backup" to start the backup process.
Method 2: Using Windows Backup
- Open the "Control Panel" and click on "System and Security" > "Backup and Restore (Windows Backup)".
- Click on "Create a system image" and then select the drive where your Windows installation is located.
- Click "Next" and then select the "Let me choose what to back up" option.
- In the "Backup" window, select the "Windows Mail" option and choose the folders you want to backup (e.g., "Inbox", "Sent Items", etc.).
- Click "Next" and then choose a location to save the backup file.
- Click "Backup" to start the backup process.
Method 3: Using a third-party backup software
- Download and install a third-party backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup, Acronis True Image, or Macrium Reflect.
- Launch the software and follow the on-screen instructions to create a backup of your Windows Mail data.
Tips:
- Make sure to backup your email regularly to prevent data loss in case something goes wrong.
- You can also backup your email using a cloud-based email service like Outlook.com or Gmail, if you have a Microsoft or Google account.
- If you're using a third-party email client like Mozilla Thunderbird or Outlook, you may need to use a different method to backup your email.