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Old 13th September 2020, 14:17
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The important part is your email host, the part after the @ .
I would start by selecting Other accounts, I am using an Apple device at the moment but from memory the Windows Mail account only needs your email address and password, the set up being automatic based on the host name.
Mostly they are IMAP nowadays which means that the messages are all stored on the host server. That means that you will not lose them and any undeleted messages are held on the server, they can be recalled on any device you own if you have the address and password.
If you have a POP3 account then they are held only on the device where they were first opened - not so good.
You can add your email account to your wife's computer and vice versa, Messages will show up on both devices.
Let me know how you get on.
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