How to backup emails from live mail 2012

To backup your emails from Windows Live Mail 2012, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Export emails using Windows Live Mail

1. Open Windows Live Mail 2012.
2. Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export Messages".
3. Select the account you want to backup (e.g., your Hotmail or Outlook.com account).
4. Choose the format you want to export your emails in (e.g., EML, PST, or MSG).
5. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
6. Choose a location to save the exported files (e.g., a USB drive or an external hard 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 create a backup of your Windows Live Mail data.
3. Choose the account you want to backup and select the folders you want to include in the backup.
4. Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., a USB drive or an external hard drive).
5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 3: Use a third-party email backup tool

1. Download and install a third-party email backup tool, such as EaseUS Email Backup or AOMEI Backupper.
2. Follow the tool's instructions to create a backup of your Windows Live Mail emails.
3. Choose the account you want to backup and select the folders you want to include in the backup.
4. Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., a USB drive or an external hard drive).
5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Tips:

• Make sure you have enough storage space on your backup device to store all your emails.
• Consider backing up your emails regularly 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 2012.
• If you're using Method 1, you can also use the "Export" feature to export your emails to a different email client, such as Outlook or Thunderbird.