How to migrate windows live mail to new computer
Migrating Windows Live Mail to a new computer can be a bit of a process, but it's definitely doable. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you transfer your emails, contacts, and settings:
Method 1: Manual Transfer
- Backup your Windows Live Mail data:
- Open Windows Live Mail on your old computer.
- Go to File > Export > Export to a file.
- Choose the format as EML and select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, Contacts).
- Save the files to an external hard drive or a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Install Windows Live Mail on your new computer:
- Download and install Windows Live Mail from the Microsoft website if it's not already installed.
- Import your backed-up data:
- Open Windows Live Mail on your new computer.
- Go to File > Import > Import from a file.
- Select the EML files you exported earlier and follow the prompts to import them.
Method 2: Using Windows Live Mail's Built-in Migration Tool
- Backup your Windows Live Mail data:
- Open Windows Live Mail on your old computer.
- Go to File > Backup.
- Choose the backup location and follow the prompts to create a backup file.
- Install Windows Live Mail on your new computer:
- Download and install Windows Live Mail from the Microsoft website if it's not already installed.
- Restore your backed-up data:
- Open Windows Live Mail on your new computer.
- Go to File > Restore.
- Select the backup file you created earlier and follow the prompts to restore your data.
Additional Tips
- If you have a large number of emails, you may want to consider using a third-party email migration tool, such as MailStore or CodeTwo Email Migration.
- If you're using a Microsoft account (e.g., Outlook.com) to sync your Windows Live Mail data, you may need to reconfigure your account settings on your new computer.
- If you're using a POP3 or IMAP account, you'll need to reconfigure your account settings on your new computer to access your emails.