Can you move live mail into outlook
Yes, you can move your Live Mail emails to Outlook. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Using Windows Live Mail to Outlook Import Tool
- Download and install the Windows Live Mail to Outlook Import Tool from Microsoft's website.
- Launch Windows Live Mail and select "File" > "Export" > "Export to a file".
- Choose the "EML" file format and select the folders you want to export.
- Save the exported files to a location on your computer.
- Launch Outlook and go to "File" > "Open & Export" > "Import/Export".
- Select "Import from another program or file" and choose "EML" as the file type.
- Browse to the location where you saved the exported files and select them.
- Follow the prompts to complete the import process.
Method 2: Using Outlook's Built-in Import Feature
- Launch Outlook and go to "File" > "Open & Export" > "Import/Export".
- Select "Import from another program or file" and choose "Windows Live Mail" as the file type.
- Follow the prompts to select the folders you want to import and choose the import options.
- Outlook will import your emails, contacts, and calendar items from Windows Live Mail.
Method 3: Using a Third-Party Tool
There are several third-party tools available that can help you move your Windows Live Mail emails to Outlook, such as:
- EML to PST Converter
- Windows Live Mail to Outlook Converter
- Mail Switch
These tools can help you convert your EML files to PST files, which can then be imported into Outlook.
Tips and Considerations
- Make sure you have the latest version of Outlook installed before attempting to import your Windows Live Mail emails.
- If you have a large number of emails, it may take some time to import them all.
- You may need to adjust your Outlook settings to match your Windows Live Mail settings, such as changing the default email account or setting up your email accounts again.
- If you have any issues during the import process, you may need to restart Outlook or try importing the emails in smaller batches.