How to backup windows mail app windows 10

Windows Mail is a built-in email client in Windows 10, and backing up your emails and settings is important to ensure you don't lose your important messages and configurations. Here are the steps to backup Windows Mail app in Windows 10:

Method 1: Backup Windows Mail using Windows Backup

1. Go to Settings (or Control Panel in older versions of Windows 10).
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Click on Backup.
4. Click on More options.
5. Under Backup options, select Windows Mail.
6. Choose the backup location (e.g., an external hard drive or network location).
7. Set the backup schedule (e.g., daily, weekly, or monthly).
8. Click Save changes.

Method 2: Backup Windows Mail using File Explorer

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the following folder: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Packages\WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState
3. Copy the entire folder to an external hard drive, network location, or cloud storage service (e.g., OneDrive, Google Drive).
4. Make sure to also copy the following files:
   • accounts.json
   • folders.json
   • settings.json
   • syncstate.json

Method 3: Backup Windows Mail using PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.
2. Run the following command: Get-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox <YourEmailAccount> -FilePath <BackupLocation>
3. Replace <YourEmailAccount> with your Windows Mail email address.
4. Replace <BackupLocation> with the path where you want to save the backup (e.g., C:\Backup\Mail).
5. Press Enter to run the command.

Additional Tips

• Make sure to backup your Windows Mail settings regularly to avoid losing your email account configurations.
• If you're using multiple email accounts in Windows Mail, you'll need to backup each account separately.
• You can also use third-party backup software, such as EaseUS Todo Backup or Acronis True Image, to backup your Windows Mail data.

Remember to test your backup by restoring it to a new Windows 10 installation or a different device to ensure your emails and settings are intact.