How to get windows live mail off hard drive
Windows Live Mail is a discontinued email client, and Microsoft no longer supports it. However, you can still access and export your email data from Windows Live Mail. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get your emails off your hard drive:
Method 1: Export emails using Windows Live Mail
- Open Windows Live Mail on your computer.
- Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export Email".
- Select the account you want to export (e.g., Hotmail, Outlook.com, or another email account).
- Choose the export format: "EML" (Email Message Format) or "MBOX" (Mailbox Format).
- Select the folder(s) you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, or a specific folder).
- Choose a location to save the exported files (e.g., a folder on your desktop or an external hard drive).
- Click "Export" to start the export process.
Method 2: Use a third-party email converter
If you're unable to export emails using Windows Live Mail, you can use a third-party email converter tool to extract your emails from the Windows Live Mail database. Here are a few options:
- EML to PST Converter: This tool can convert Windows Live Mail emails to PST format, which can be imported into other email clients like Outlook.
- MailDroid: This tool can export Windows Live Mail emails to various formats, including EML, PST, and MBOX.
- Windows Live Mail Converter: This tool can convert Windows Live Mail emails to various formats, including EML, PST, and MBOX.
Method 3: Use a file recovery software
If you're unable to access your Windows Live Mail emails using the above methods, you can try using a file recovery software to recover your emails from the Windows Live Mail database file (usually named "Windows Live Mail.dbx" or "Windows Live Mail.edb").
- Download and install a file recovery software like Recuva or EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.
- Run the software and select the location where your Windows Live Mail database file is stored.
- Follow the software's instructions to scan for recoverable files.
- Once the scan is complete, you can preview and recover your emails.
Remember to always back up your important data regularly to prevent data loss.