How to import from live mail to back up system

To import emails from Live Mail to a backup system, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using Windows Live Mail's built-in export feature

1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to File > Export.
2. Select Export to a file and choose EML as the file format.
3. Choose the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
4. Click Export to save the emails as EML files.
5. Transfer the EML files to your backup system (e.g., an external hard drive, cloud storage, or a network share).

Method 2: Using a third-party email converter

1. Download and install an email converter software, such as:
   • EML to PST Converter
   • Live Mail to Outlook Converter
   • Email Converter
2. Launch the software and select Windows Live Mail as the source email client.
3. Choose the folder you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
4. Select the destination format (e.g., PST, EML, MSG, etc.).
5. Click Convert to export the emails to the chosen format.
6. Transfer the converted files to your backup system.

Method 3: Using a cloud-based email backup service

1. Sign up for a cloud-based email backup service, such as:
   • Backblaze
   • Carbonite
   • CrashPlan
2. Install the backup software on your computer.
3. Configure the software to backup your Windows Live Mail emails.
4. The service will automatically backup your emails to their cloud storage.

Additional tips:

• Make sure to backup your Windows Live Mail settings and account information separately, as these are not included in the email export process.
• If you're using a third-party email converter, ensure it supports the version of Windows Live Mail you're using.
• Consider using a backup service that offers versioning, so you can recover previous versions of your emails if needed.

By following these methods, you'll be able to import your emails from Live Mail to a backup system, ensuring your important messages are safe and secure.