Windows 10: Why can I not download my photos and documents to my PC from my Gmail Account?

Hello Community,I am hoping someone can give me clear precise directions on how to download and save photos and documents from my Gmail to my PC. NOT my Onedrive but directly to my PC. I've been having problems sending important documents and photos to the recipients. They either can't open it or it wouldn't go through. I've never ever had this problem with Windows 10, you know what they said about hindsight being 20/20.I've had some of the worse experiences with Windows 11 when it comes to downloading. I either can't download or it won't open. But every time I save these items it automa

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Can anyone tell me how to delete these accounts from GMail ?

I found links that look like what I have on my gmail account with the other gmail accounts added. There are pictures and explanations.

How to Sign Out of Gmail: Step-By-Step Guide >> App Authority

How to unlink an account you can't sign into - Gmail Community

How to remove the Gmail account name from a listing - Quora

 

photo attachments not downloading on gmail

Hello Cathie,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

For us to get a better understanding on the issue, please reply for the following questions:

• Which application are you using to access your Gmail account?
• Are you using Windows 10 Mail app?
• Does the same issue occurs when you try to download pictures using browser?
• Does the same issue occurs with other e-mail account as well?

I suggest you to check if you are facing the same issue when you access your Gmail account from browser.

Reply with the necessary information to help you troubleshoot the issue. I will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Unable to add Gmail account in Mail app

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the concern as you are trying to add Yahoo/Gmail email account in Mail app.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 currently installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the Version of Mail app installed?
  
• Do you have any non-Microsoft Antivirus/security program installed?
  
• Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?
  

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check if that helps.



Steps to add Yahoo email in Mail app.

1. In yahoo mails account security, click on manage app passwords.
   
2. After selecting other app and entering the new app name in the text box
   
3. Now, in Windows 10 mail app, add this type of account.
   
4. In Windows 10 mail app, enter your details and the password generated by step 2

Steps to add Gmail email in Mail app

Step 1: Connect your Google account to PC

1. Go to the Security section of your Google account
   
2. Under Connected
   apps and sites, go to Apps
   connected to your account
   
3. Make sure that Windows is on the list

Step 2: Enable IMAP on your Google account

1. Sign in to Gmail
   
2. Click the gear in the top right
   
3. Select Settings
   
4. Click Forwarding
   and POP/IMAP
   
5. Select Enable IMAP
   
6. Click Save Changes

Step 3: Add Gmail account.

1. Open Mail app.
   
2. Click on the gear icon to open settings.
   
3. Click on Manage account.
   
4. Click on Add account.
   
5. Now select Google and check if you are able to add the account.

Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator