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How long to keep old email

Discussion in 'Email Issues' started by BGBG, Mar 11, 2023.

  1. BGBG

    BGBG Registered Members

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    I have a habit of letting many emails build up and I almost never go back and search through them. I was wondering how many emails one should actually keep without deleting them all. How many emails is it suggested I keep on computer?
    I have 108 of them on there now. Any suggestions? I am afraid to delete all but never really seem to need them.
     
    BGBG, Mar 11, 2023
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  3. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    I think it's a matter of personal preference.
    I only keep the ones I think I may need, such as Verizon Fios bill or T-mobile bill notices....
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Mar 11, 2023
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  4. Tony D

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    ^^^ What she said
     
    Tony D, Mar 11, 2023
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  5. plodr

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    I don't store email on my computer. I let the email servers store it.
    If I think I might need something like a proof of purchase and/or serial number, I take a screen shot and print that out and file it in file folders stored in my computer desk.
     
    plodr, Mar 12, 2023
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  6. BGBG

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    I had begun to just delete and forget it until noticing I had hundreds of old ones. Then was not sure if I needed them at all. Gradually I began to delete the oldest.
     
    BGBG, Mar 13, 2023
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