How to migrsate windows 10 mail to outlook

Migrating from Windows 10 Mail to Outlook involves transferring your email accounts, contacts, and settings to Outlook. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Manual Migration

1. Export Windows 10 Mail data:
   • Open Windows 10 Mail and go to Settings (gear icon) > Accounts > Manage accounts.
   • Select the account you want to migrate and click "Export" next to it.
   • Choose the export format as "EML" and select a location to save the files.
   • Repeat this process for each account you want to migrate.
2. Import data into Outlook:
   • Open Outlook and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
   • Select "Import from another program or file" and click "Next".
   • Choose "EML" as the file type and select the folder where you saved the exported files.
   • Follow the prompts to complete the import process.

Method 2: Using Outlook's Built-in Migration Tool

1. Download and install Outlook's built-in migration tool:
   • Go to the Microsoft Support website and download the "Windows 10 Mail to Outlook" migration tool.
   • Run the installer and follow the prompts to install the tool.
2. Launch the migration tool:
   • Open the tool and select the Windows 10 Mail account you want to migrate.
   • Follow the prompts to authenticate and authorize the migration.
3. Transfer data to Outlook:
   • The tool will transfer your email accounts, contacts, and settings to Outlook.

Additional Tips

• If you have multiple email accounts in Windows 10 Mail, you may need to repeat the export and import process for each account.
• If you have custom settings or filters in Windows 10 Mail, you may need to recreate them in Outlook.
• Outlook may not support all features and settings from Windows 10 Mail, so you may need to adjust your settings accordingly.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you encounter issues during the migration process, try restarting Outlook and retrying the migration.
• If you're unable to import specific data, try exporting it again and importing it manually.
• If you're experiencing issues with email accounts not syncing, try restarting Outlook and checking your account settings.

By following these methods, you should be able to successfully migrate your Windows 10 Mail data to Outlook.