Archive windows live mail

Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a discontinued email client, and Microsoft has stopped supporting it. However, you can still access and archive your WLM emails using the following methods:

Method 1: Export emails to PST file

1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to File > Export.
2. Select Export to a file and choose Personal Folders File (.pst).
3. Choose the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
4. Select a location to save the exported file.
5. Click Export to start the export process.

Method 2: Export emails to EML files

1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to File > Export.
2. Select Export to a file and choose Email messages (.eml).
3. Choose the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
4. Select a location to save the exported files.
5. Click Export to start the export process.

Method 3: Use a third-party tool

There are several third-party tools available that can help you archive your WLM emails, such as:

• EML Viewer: A free tool that can export WLM emails to EML files.
• WLM Backup: A paid tool that can backup and export WLM emails to PST, EML, or MSG files.
• MailDroid: A paid tool that can export WLM emails to EML, PST, or MSG files.

Method 4: Use Outlook

If you have Outlook installed on your computer, you can import your WLM emails into Outlook using the following steps:

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Open & Export.
2. Select Import/Export and choose Export to a file.
3. Choose Personal Folders File (.pst) and select the WLM export file you created earlier.
4. Follow the prompts to import the emails into Outlook.

Remember to always back up your emails before exporting them, as this will ensure that you have a copy of your emails in case something goes wrong during the export process.