How to empty mail trash folder in windows 10

To empty the Mail Trash folder in Windows 10, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Click on the "Folders" tab at the top of the window.
  3. Click on the "Trash" folder.
  4. Right-click on the folder and select "Empty Folder" from the context menu.

Method 2: Using the File Explorer

  1. Open File Explorer on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Navigate to the following location: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Mail
  3. Find the "Trash" folder and right-click on it.
  4. Select "Delete" from the context menu.
  5. Confirm that you want to delete the folder.

Method 3: Using the Windows Search

  1. Press the Windows key + S to open the Windows Search bar.
  2. Type "mail trash" in the search bar and press Enter.
  3. Right-click on the "Trash" folder that appears in the search results.
  4. Select "Empty Folder" from the context menu.

Method 4: Using the Mail settings

  1. Open the Mail app on your Windows 10 device.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) at the top right corner of the window.
  3. Click on "Accounts" and then select the account you want to empty the trash folder for.
  4. Click on "More settings" and then scroll down to the "Trash" section.
  5. Click on the "Empty Trash" button.

Note: If you're using a Microsoft account, you may need to sign in to your account to access the Mail settings.