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

  1. Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Import.
  2. Select Windows Live Mail from the list of available import options.
  3. Follow the prompts to select the Live Mail folder that contains your contacts (usually C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Contacts).
  4. Choose the contacts you want to import and select Next.
  5. Choose the format you want to import the contacts in (e.g., vCard, CSV, or LDIF).
  6. Click Finish to complete the import process.

Method 2: Using a third-party add-on

  1. Install the Windows Live Mail Importer add-on from the Thunderbird Add-ons website.
  2. Restart Thunderbird.
  3. Go to Tools > Add-ons and select Windows Live Mail Importer.
  4. Click Options and select the Live Mail folder that contains your contacts (usually C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Contacts).
  5. Choose the contacts you want to import and select Import.
  6. The add-on will import your contacts into Thunderbird.

Method 3: Manually importing contacts using CSV

  1. Open Live Mail and export your contacts to a CSV file (File > Export > Contacts > CSV).
  2. Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Account Settings.
  3. Click on Manage Identities and select the identity you want to add the contacts to.
  4. Click on Contacts and then Import.
  5. Select the CSV file you exported from Live Mail and choose the import format (e.g., vCard, CSV, or LDIF).
  6. 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.