Can you access windows live mail from another computer

Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a desktop email client that stores your emails locally on your computer. By default, it is not designed to be accessed from another computer remotely. However, there are a few ways to access your WLM emails from another computer:

  1. Web-based access: If you have a Windows Live account (e.g., @hotmail.com, @live.com, @outlook.com), you can access your emails through the web-based interface at outlook.com. You can log in with your Windows Live account credentials and access your emails from any device with an internet connection.
  2. IMAP synchronization: If you have WLM set up to use IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) to synchronize your emails with your Windows Live account, you can access your emails from another computer using an IMAP client like Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook. To enable IMAP in WLM, go to Settings > Accounts > [Your Account] > More Settings > Advanced > IMAP.
  3. Export and import: You can export your WLM emails as a PST file and then import them into another email client, such as Microsoft Outlook, on another computer. To export your emails, go to File > Export > Export Items > Outlook Data File (.pst).
  4. Third-party solutions: There are third-party tools and services that allow you to access your WLM emails from another computer, such as:
    • Windows Live Mail Sync: A third-party tool that allows you to sync your WLM emails with your Windows Live account and access them from another computer.
    • Mail2World: A cloud-based email service that allows you to access your WLM emails from any device with an internet connection.

Please note that some of these methods may require additional setup, configuration, or subscription fees. Additionally, accessing your WLM emails from another computer may compromise your account security, so be sure to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) if available.