Can i save windows live mail on a flashdrive

Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a desktop email client that stores its data on your local computer. By default, WLM stores its data in the following locations:

  1. Email messages: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Emails
  2. Settings and configuration: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
  3. Contacts: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts

To save your WLM data on a flash drive, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Copy and paste the data

  1. Connect your flash drive to your computer.
  2. Open File Explorer (Windows Explorer) and navigate to the folders mentioned above.
  3. Copy the contents of each folder (e.g., Emails, Settings, and Contacts) and paste them into the corresponding folders on your flash drive.

Method 2: Use the built-in export feature

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Go to File > Export.
  3. Select the type of data you want to export (e.g., Email messages, Contacts, or Settings).
  4. Choose a location to save the exported data (e.g., your flash drive).
  5. Follow the export wizard to complete the process.

Method 3: Use a third-party backup tool

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

These tools can help you create a backup of your WLM data and store it on your flash drive or other external storage device.

Remember to always keep a backup of your important data, including your email messages and contacts, to prevent data loss in case something goes wrong.