How to backup windows live mail in windows 7
Windows Live Mail is a popular email client that comes pre-installed with Windows 7. To backup your Windows Live Mail emails, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Exporting Emails using Windows Live Mail
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export Messages".
- Select the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Choose the export format as "EML" (Email Message Format).
- Select a location to save the exported files (e.g., a USB drive or an external hard drive).
- Click "Export" to start the export process.
Method 2: Using the Windows Live Mail Backup Tool
- Download and install the Windows Live Mail Backup Tool from Microsoft's website.
- Launch the tool and follow the prompts to create a backup of your Windows Live Mail emails.
- Choose the backup location (e.g., a USB drive or an external hard drive).
- Select the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Click "Backup" to start the backup process.
Method 3: Using a Third-Party Backup Software
- Download and install a third-party backup software, such as EaseUS Todo Backup or Acronis True Image.
- Launch the software and follow the prompts to create a backup of your Windows Live Mail emails.
- Choose the backup location (e.g., a USB drive or an external hard drive).
- Select the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Click "Backup" to start the backup process.
Additional Tips:
- Make sure to backup your Windows Live Mail settings, such as account settings and folder structures, by exporting the Windows Live Mail settings file (.wlm file).
- You can also backup your Windows Live Mail emails to a cloud storage service, such as OneDrive or Google Drive, by using the "Export" feature in Windows Live Mail.
- It's a good idea to backup your Windows Live Mail emails regularly to prevent data loss in case of a system crash or other disaster.