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The usersettings.json tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussion of the small JSON configuration file that stores setup data for the new Outlook for Windows. The tagged thread explains where this file lives, why it matters after a reinstall or repair, and how copying it can preserve account, view, and preference settings without rebuilding everything by hand. Because new Outlook is a web-based app, its local settings file is easy to overlook, so the content focuses on locating, backing up, and restoring usersettings.json. It is useful for Windows users who want a simple, low-effort way to protect their mail client configuration.
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    Back Up New Outlook for Windows Settings: Find and Restore UserSettings.json

    Microsoft spends a lot of time getting people to move to new Outlook for Windows. It spends much less time explaining where that app keeps your setup. The short answer is a small JSON file in a folder most people never open. Copying it takes about ten seconds, and it can save you a lot of setup...