Will uninstalling Office delete my emails?

Answered by Jeremy Urbaniak

Uninstalling Office from your computer will not delete your emails. However, it is important to note that the availability of your emails depends on whether they are stored locally on your device or if they are hosted online.

If you are using an email client like Outlook, your emails may be stored locally on your computer. Uninstalling Office will not automatically delete these local email files. However, it is always recommended to backup important files, including your email data, before uninstalling any software.

On the other hand, if you are using an online email service like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or Outlook.com, your emails are typically stored on the email server. Uninstalling Office will not delete these emails from the server. You can access your emails by logging into your email account through a web browser, even if you no longer have Office installed on your computer.

It is important to note that if you have set up your email account using a specific email client, such as Outlook, and you uninstall Office, you will no longer be able to access your emails through that specific email client. However, you can still access your emails through the email provider’s website or configure your email account with a different email client.

Uninstalling Office will not delete your emails, but the method of accessing them may change depending on whether they are stored locally or online. Always ensure you have backup copies of important files, including your email data, to avoid any potential loss.