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
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Import" from the drop-down menu.
- In the "Import" window, select "Windows Live Mail" as the import type.
- Click on "Next" to proceed.
- Select the storage folder you want to import (e.g., a folder from an external hard drive or a network location).
- Choose the folder you want to import and click "Next".
- Select the type of files you want to import (e.g., emails, contacts, calendar items).
- Click "Finish" to start the import process.
Method 2: Using the Windows Live Mail Import Wizard
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Import" from the drop-down menu.
- In the "Import" window, select "Import Wizard" from the bottom of the window.
- Follow the wizard's prompts to select the storage folder you want to import.
- Choose the type of files you want to import (e.g., emails, contacts, calendar items).
- Click "Finish" to start the import process.
Method 3: Using the Windows Live Mail Command-Line Tool
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Navigate to the Windows Live Mail installation directory (usually
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Mail
). - Run the following command to import the storage folder:
wlimport.exe /import /folder:<path_to_storage_folder>
- Replace
<path_to_storage_folder>
with the actual path to the storage folder you want to import. - 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.