Can i transfer windows live mail to outlook.com

Yes, you can transfer your Windows Live Mail (WLM) emails and contacts to Outlook.com. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Manual Transfer

1. Export your WLM emails and contacts:
   • Open Windows Live Mail and go to File > Export.
   • Select Email and choose the format as EML.
   • Choose the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
   • Click Export to save the files to a folder on your computer.
2. Create an Outlook.com account:
   • Go to Outlook.com and sign up for a new account or use an existing one.
3. Import your WLM emails and contacts:
   • Log in to your Outlook.com account and go to Settings (gear icon) > View all Outlook settings.
   • Click on Mail > Import.
   • Select Email and choose the format as EML.
   • Choose the folder where you saved your WLM emails and contacts.
   • Click Import to transfer your emails and contacts to Outlook.com.

Method 2: Using the Windows Live Mail Import Tool

1. Download and install the Windows Live Mail Import Tool:
   • Go to the Microsoft Support website and download the Windows Live Mail Import Tool.
   • Follow the installation instructions.
2. Run the import tool:
   • Launch the Windows Live Mail Import Tool and follow the prompts to select your WLM account and export options.
   • Choose the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
   • Click Import to transfer your emails and contacts to Outlook.com.

Tips and Considerations

• When importing your emails and contacts, you may encounter issues with formatting or attachments. You can try re-exporting your WLM emails and contacts in a different format (e.g., PST) or using a third-party email migration tool.
• If you have a large number of emails or contacts, the import process may take some time.
• Outlook.com has a limit on the number of emails you can import at once. If you have a large number of emails, you may need to split them into smaller batches and import them separately.

By following these methods, you should be able to transfer your Windows Live Mail emails and contacts to Outlook.com.