Backup windows live mail to external hard drive

To backup Windows Live Mail to an external hard drive, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Windows Live Mail's built-in backup feature

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on "File" > "Options" > "More Settings" > "Advanced E-mail Settings".
  3. Click on the "Backup" tab.
  4. Click on the "Backup now" button to create a backup of your email account.
  5. Choose the location where you want to save the backup file (e.g., an external hard drive).
  6. Enter a name for the backup file and click "Save".

Method 2: Using Windows Live Mail's export feature

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Select all the folders you want to backup by pressing "Ctrl+A" or by selecting each folder individually.
  3. Right-click on the selected folders and choose "Export".
  4. In the "Export" window, select "Export to a file" and choose the format as "EML" (Email Message Format).
  5. Choose the location where you want to save the backup file (e.g., an external hard drive).
  6. Enter a name for the backup file and click "Save".

Method 3: Using a third-party backup software

  1. Download and install a third-party backup software, such as EaseUS Todo Backup or Acronis True Image.
  2. Launch the software and create a new backup job.
  3. Select the Windows Live Mail folder as the source for the backup.
  4. Choose the external hard drive as the destination for the backup.
  5. Set the backup schedule and other options as desired.
  6. Click "Start" to begin the backup process.

Regardless of the method you choose, make sure to test the backup by restoring the files to a temporary location to ensure that they are intact and can be accessed.

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