WPS Local Archive Folder on Windows FAQ

When using WPS Local Archive Folder, the most common questions fall into 3 areas: search and access, migration and backup, and storage usage; this FAQ covers 4 common questions.

FAQ

Can I search archived mail in the local archive folder?

1. Open WPS Mail.
2. Enter a keyword in the mail search bar.
3. Review the results, which can include messages stored in the local archive folder.

How do I access previously archived mail after changing computers?

1. Find the physical storage directory of the local archive folder on the original computer.
2. Copy that directory to the new computer.
3. In WPS Mail on the new computer, open Settings and point the local archive path to that copied folder.
4. Open the Local Archive folder and confirm that the historical messages are available.

Does local archiving use mailbox server storage?

1. Local archived mail is stored on your computer's local drive.
2. That archived content does not count toward mailbox server storage.
3. If you keep a large amount of historical mail, you can use automatic archive rules to organize it regularly.

Why can't I see messages in the local archive folder?

1. Check whether a local archive folder has already been created.
2. Confirm that the automatic archive rule has been saved and that its time condition and scope cover the messages you expect.
3. If you selected the option to run the rule immediately after adding it, wait for the process to finish and refresh the list.
4. If messages still do not appear, check local disk space and confirm that the archive path is accessible.

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