How do i export windows live mail folders

Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a great email client, but sometimes you might need to export your folders to another email client or service. Here are the steps to export Windows Live Mail folders:

Method 1: Exporting folders using Windows Live Mail

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Export" (or press Ctrl + E).
  3. In the "Export" window, select "Export to a file" and choose the format you want to export to (e.g., EML, PST, or MSG).
  4. Select the folders you want to export by checking the boxes next to them.
  5. Choose a location to save the exported files and click "Export".
  6. Wait for the export process to complete.

Method 2: Exporting folders using Windows Live Mail's built-in backup feature

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Backup" (or press Ctrl + Shift + B).
  3. In the "Backup" window, select the folders you want to backup by checking the boxes next to them.
  4. Choose a location to save the backup file and click "Backup".
  5. Wait for the backup process to complete.
  6. You can then use a third-party tool to convert the backup file to a format compatible with your new email client or service.

Method 3: Using a third-party tool to export Windows Live Mail folders

  1. Download and install a third-party tool like Windows Live Mail Converter or EML to PST Converter.
  2. Launch the tool and select the Windows Live Mail profile you want to export.
  3. Choose the folders you want to export and select the export format (e.g., PST, EML, or MSG).
  4. Follow the tool's instructions to complete the export process.

Some popular third-party tools for exporting Windows Live Mail folders include:

Remember to always back up your email data before making any changes or exporting your folders.