Can thunderbird import windows live mail emails
Thunderbird can import emails from Windows Live Mail (WLM) using a few different methods. Here are a few options:
Method 1: Using the built-in Import Wizard
- Open Thunderbird and go to File > Import.
- Select Mail from the import options.
- Choose Windows Live Mail as the import source.
- Follow the prompts to select the WLM data file (.eml or.mbox) and import the emails.
Method 2: Using the MBOX converter
- Download and install a third-party MBOX converter, such as MBOX Converter or EML to MBOX Converter.
- Run the converter and select the WLM data file (.eml or.mbox) as the input file.
- Choose the output format as MBOX.
- Save the converted MBOX file to a location on your computer.
- Open Thunderbird and go to File > Import.
- Select Mail from the import options.
- Choose MBOX as the import source and select the converted MBOX file.
Method 3: Using the EML converter
- Download and install a third-party EML converter, such as EML to PST Converter or EML Converter.
- Run the converter and select the WLM data file (.eml) as the input file.
- Choose the output format as EML.
- Save the converted EML file to a location on your computer.
- Open Thunderbird and go to File > Import.
- Select Mail from the import options.
- Choose EML as the import source and select the converted EML file.
Note: Before importing, make sure to backup your WLM data file, as the import process may overwrite existing emails in Thunderbird.