How to import storage folders into windows live mail

To import storage folders into Windows Live Mail, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Importing Folders using Windows Live Mail's Built-in Import Feature

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Import" from the drop-down menu.
  3. In the "Import" window, select "Windows Live Mail" as the import type.
  4. Click on "Next" to proceed.
  5. Select the storage folder you want to import (e.g., a folder from an external hard drive or a network location).
  6. Choose the folder you want to import and click "Next".
  7. Select the type of files you want to import (e.g., emails, contacts, calendar items).
  8. Click "Finish" to start the import process.

Method 2: Using the Windows Live Mail Import Wizard

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Import" from the drop-down menu.
  3. In the "Import" window, select "Import Wizard" from the bottom of the window.
  4. Follow the wizard's prompts to select the storage folder you want to import.
  5. Choose the type of files you want to import (e.g., emails, contacts, calendar items).
  6. Click "Finish" to start the import process.

Method 3: Using the Windows Live Mail Command-Line Tool

  1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
  2. Navigate to the Windows Live Mail installation directory (usually C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Mail).
  3. Run the following command to import the storage folder: wlimport.exe /import /folder:<path_to_storage_folder>
  4. Replace <path_to_storage_folder> with the actual path to the storage folder you want to import.
  5. Press Enter to start the import process.

Note: Make sure you have the necessary permissions and access rights to the storage folder before attempting to import it into Windows Live Mail.