Can live mail contacts be copied into thunderbird
Yes, you can copy your Live Mail contacts into Thunderbird. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Using the built-in import feature in Thunderbird
- Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Import.
- Select Windows Live Mail from the list of available import options.
- Follow the prompts to select the Live Mail folder that contains your contacts (usually
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Contacts
). - Choose the contacts you want to import and select Next.
- Choose the format you want to import the contacts in (e.g., vCard, CSV, or LDIF).
- Click Finish to complete the import process.
Method 2: Using a third-party add-on
- Install the Windows Live Mail Importer add-on from the Thunderbird Add-ons website.
- Restart Thunderbird.
- Go to Tools > Add-ons and select Windows Live Mail Importer.
- Click Options and select the Live Mail folder that contains your contacts (usually
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Contacts
). - Choose the contacts you want to import and select Import.
- The add-on will import your contacts into Thunderbird.
Method 3: Manually importing contacts using CSV
- Open Live Mail and export your contacts to a CSV file (File > Export > Contacts > CSV).
- Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Account Settings.
- Click on Manage Identities and select the identity you want to add the contacts to.
- Click on Contacts and then Import.
- Select the CSV file you exported from Live Mail and choose the import format (e.g., vCard, CSV, or LDIF).
- Click Finish to complete the import process.
Remember to backup your contacts before importing them into Thunderbird, as this process may overwrite any existing contacts in your Thunderbird account.