Resetting or reinstalling Outlook will not delete any of your emails. When you reset or reinstall Outlook, it only affects the program itself and its settings. Your emails, contacts, calendar items, and other data are stored separately in your email account or on the mail server.
To clarify further, let’s go through the process of resetting or reinstalling Outlook:
1. Resetting Outlook:
When you reset Outlook, you are essentially restoring the program’s default settings. This can be useful if you are experiencing issues with Outlook or if you want to start fresh with the program. However, resetting Outlook does not affect your email data.
After resetting Outlook, you will need to set up your email account again, but your existing emails, contacts, and calendar items will still be available. As long as you use the same email account settings, your data will be synchronized back to Outlook.
2. Reinstalling Outlook:
Reinstalling Outlook involves completely removing the program from your computer and then installing it again. This process is typically done when you encounter severe issues with the program or when troubleshooting.
Similar to resetting Outlook, reinstalling the program does not delete your email data. Your emails, contacts, calendar items, and other data are stored either locally on your computer or on the mail server.
When you reinstall Outlook, you will need to set up your email account again, just like resetting Outlook. However, your existing email data should still be available once you set up the account and synchronize it with the server.
It’s important to note that if you are using an email service that stores your data on the mail server (such as Gmail, Outlook.com, or Office 365), your emails and other data will not be affected by resetting or reinstalling Outlook. These services store your data in the cloud, allowing you to access it from any device with an internet connection.
Resetting or reinstalling Outlook will not delete your emails, contacts, calendar items, or any other data. These actions only affect the program itself and its settings. Your email data is typically stored separately on the mail server or locally on your computer.