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

  1. Open Windows Live Mail on your computer.
  2. Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export Email".
  3. Select the account you want to export (e.g., Hotmail, Outlook.com, or another email account).
  4. Choose the export format: "EML" (Email Message Format) or "MBOX" (Mailbox Format).
  5. Select the folder(s) you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, or a specific folder).
  6. Choose a location to save the exported files (e.g., a folder on your desktop or an external hard drive).
  7. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. MailDroid: This tool can export Windows Live Mail emails to various formats, including EML, PST, and MBOX.
  3. 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").

  1. Download and install a file recovery software like Recuva or EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.
  2. Run the software and select the location where your Windows Live Mail database file is stored.
  3. Follow the software's instructions to scan for recoverable files.
  4. 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.