How do i import windows live mail into outlook 2010

To import Windows Live Mail into Outlook 2010, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Windows Live Mail Import Tool

1. Open Outlook 2010 and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
2. Select Import from another program or file, and then click Next.
3. Choose Windows Live Mail as the file type, and then click Next.
4. Select the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
5. Choose a location to save the imported files (e.g., your Outlook data file).
6. Click Finish to start the import process.

Method 2: Using the Outlook Import Wizard

1. Open Outlook 2010 and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
2. Select Import from another program or file, and then click Next.
3. Choose Outlook Data File (.pst) as the file type, and then click Next.
4. Browse to the location where your Windows Live Mail files are stored (e.g., C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail).
5. Select the .eml files you want to import (e.g., Inbox.eml, Sent Items.eml, etc.).
6. Click Open to start the import process.

Additional Tips:

• Make sure you have the Windows Live Mail files saved in a location that you can access, such as your desktop or documents folder.
• If you have a large number of emails, the import process may take some time.
• You may need to restart Outlook after importing your Windows Live Mail files.
• If you're importing a large number of emails, you may want to consider using a third-party email migration tool, such as Outlook Import Wizard or Mailbox Migrator.