How to back up emails from windows live mail

Windows Live Mail is a great email client, and backing up your emails is an essential step to ensure you don't lose any important messages. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to back up your emails from Windows Live Mail:

Method 1: Export Emails using Windows Live Mail

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export Messages".
3. In the "Export Messages" window, select the account you want to back up (e.g., your Hotmail or Outlook.com account).
4. Choose the format you want to export your emails in: "EML" (a standard email format) or "MBOX" (a format compatible with many email clients).
5. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, Drafts).
6. Choose a location to save the exported files (e.g., your desktop or a USB drive).
7. Click "Export" to start the export process.

Method 2: Use the Windows Live Mail Backup Tool

1. Download and install the Windows Live Mail Backup Tool from Microsoft's website.
2. Launch the tool and follow the prompts to select the account you want to back up.
3. Choose the folders you want to back up (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, Drafts).
4. Select a location to save the backup files (e.g., your desktop or a USB drive).
5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party Backup Tool

1. Download and install a third-party backup tool, such as EaseUS Todo Backup or Acronis True Image.
2. Follow the tool's instructions to select Windows Live Mail as the application you want to back up.
3. Choose the folders you want to back up (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, Drafts).
4. Select a location to save the backup files (e.g., your desktop or a USB drive).
5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Tips and Considerations

• Make sure you have enough storage space on your backup location to store all your emails.
• Consider backing up your emails regularly, such as weekly or monthly, to ensure you don't lose any important messages.
• If you're using a third-party backup tool, make sure it's compatible with Windows Live Mail and your email account provider.
• If you're switching to a new email client or provider, you may need to import your backed-up emails into the new client.

By following these methods, you'll be able to back up your emails from Windows Live Mail and ensure they're safe and secure.