How to export emails in windows live mail

Windows Live Mail is a great email client! Exporting emails from Windows Live Mail is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Exporting Emails as EML Files

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Export" from the drop-down menu.
3. In the "Export" window, select "Email messages" as the export type.
4. Choose the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
5. Select the format as "EML" (Email Message Format).
6. Choose a location to save the exported files (e.g., a folder on your desktop).
7. Click "Export" to start the export process.

Method 2: Exporting Emails as PST Files

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Export" from the drop-down menu.
3. In the "Export" window, select "Email messages" as the export type.
4. Choose the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
5. Select the format as "PST" (Personal Folders File).
6. Choose a location to save the exported file (e.g., a folder on your desktop).
7. Click "Export" to start the export process.

Method 3: Exporting Emails as CSV Files

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Export" from the drop-down menu.
3. In the "Export" window, select "Contacts" as the export type (even though you're exporting emails, this option will work).
4. Choose the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
5. Select the format as "CSV" (Comma Separated Values).
6. Choose a location to save the exported file (e.g., a folder on your desktop).
7. Click "Export" to start the export process.

Tips and Variations

• You can also use third-party tools like Outlook Express or Mozilla Thunderbird to import the exported emails.
• If you want to export emails from a specific account, make sure to select the correct account in the "Export" window.
• If you want to export emails from multiple accounts, you'll need to export each account separately.
• You can also use the "Export" feature to export contacts, calendar items, and other data from Windows Live Mail.