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
- Open the Mail app on your Windows 10 device.
- Click on the "Folders" tab at the top of the window.
- Click on the "Trash" folder.
- Right-click on the folder and select "Empty Folder" from the context menu.
Method 2: Using the File Explorer
- Open File Explorer on your Windows 10 device.
- Navigate to the following location:
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Mail
- Find the "Trash" folder and right-click on it.
- Select "Delete" from the context menu.
- Confirm that you want to delete the folder.
Method 3: Using the Windows Search
- Press the Windows key + S to open the Windows Search bar.
- Type "mail trash" in the search bar and press Enter.
- Right-click on the "Trash" folder that appears in the search results.
- Select "Empty Folder" from the context menu.
Method 4: Using the Mail settings
- Open the Mail app on your Windows 10 device.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) at the top right corner of the window.
- Click on "Accounts" and then select the account you want to empty the trash folder for.
- Click on "More settings" and then scroll down to the "Trash" section.
- 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.