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

  1. Open Windows Mail (also known as Windows Live Mail).
  2. Click on "File" > "Options" > "Advanced".
  3. In the "Advanced" window, click on the "Backup" button.
  4. Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., an external hard drive or a cloud storage service like OneDrive).
  5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 2: Using Windows Backup

  1. Open the "Control Panel" and click on "System and Security" > "Backup and Restore (Windows Backup)".
  2. Click on "Create a system image" and then select the drive where your Windows installation is located.
  3. Click "Next" and then select the "Let me choose what to back up" option.
  4. In the "Backup" window, select the "Windows Mail" option and choose the folders you want to backup (e.g., "Inbox", "Sent Items", etc.).
  5. Click "Next" and then choose a location to save the backup file.
  6. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 3: Using a third-party backup software

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

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