How to backup and restore windows live mail
Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a popular email client that allows you to backup and restore your email data. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to backup and restore Windows Live Mail:
Backup Windows Live Mail:
- Open Windows Live Mail and go to File > Options.
- Click on the Save button next to Backup.
- Choose a location to save the backup file, such as an external hard drive or a cloud storage service like OneDrive or Google Drive.
- Click Save to create the backup file.
The backup file will be saved in a .pst format, which is a proprietary file format used by Microsoft Outlook and Windows Live Mail.
Restore Windows Live Mail:
- Open Windows Live Mail and go to File > Options.
- Click on the Restore button next to Backup.
- Select the backup file you created earlier and click Open.
- Follow the prompts to restore your email data.
Alternatively, you can also use the Windows Live Mail Import/Export tool to backup and restore your email data. Here's how:
Using the Windows Live Mail Import/Export Tool:
- Download and install the Windows Live Mail Import/Export tool from Microsoft's website.
- Launch the tool and select Export.
- Choose the email account you want to backup and select the folders you want to export.
- Choose a location to save the exported files and click Export.
- To restore your email data, launch the tool and select Import.
- Choose the backup file you created earlier and select the folders you want to import.
- Click Import to restore your email data.
Additional Tips:
- Make sure to backup your Windows Live Mail data regularly to prevent data loss in case your email account is compromised or you need to reinstall Windows.
- You can also use third-party backup software, such as EaseUS Todo Backup or Acronis True Image, to backup your Windows Live Mail data.
- If you're switching to a new email client, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you can use the import feature in the new client to import your Windows Live Mail data.