Backup windows mail live
Windows Mail Live is a built-in email client in Windows Vista and Windows 7. To backup your Windows Mail Live emails, you can use the following methods:
Method 1: Export emails using Windows Mail
- Open Windows Mail.
- Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export Messages".
- Select the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Choose the export format (e.g., EML, PST, etc.).
- Select a location to save the exported files.
- Click "Export" to start the export process.
Method 2: Use a third-party email backup software
There are several third-party email backup software available that can backup your Windows Mail Live emails. Some popular options include:
- EaseUS Email Backup: This software can backup your Windows Mail emails to a local folder or to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Mail Backup X: This software can backup your Windows Mail emails to a local folder, to a cloud storage service, or to a network location.
- Backupify: This software can backup your Windows Mail emails to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Method 3: Use Windows PowerShell
You can also use Windows PowerShell to backup your Windows Mail emails. Here's an example script:
$folder = "C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail\Local Folders"
$exportPath = "C:\Backup\WindowsMailBackup"
Get-ChildItem -Path $folder -Recurse -Filter *.eml | ForEach-Object { Copy-Item -Path $_.FullName -Destination $exportPath }
This script will backup all the emails in your Windows Mail folders to a specified export path.
Tips and considerations
- Make sure to backup your Windows Mail emails regularly to prevent data loss in case of a disaster.
- If you're using a third-party email backup software, make sure to read the software's documentation and understand how it works before using it.
- If you're using the Windows PowerShell method, make sure to replace the
$folder
and$exportPath
variables with the actual paths to your Windows Mail folders and export location. - If you're using a cloud storage service to backup your Windows Mail emails, make sure to check the service's terms of service and understand how your data will be stored and protected.