How to recover old live mail files for export import
Recovering old Live Mail files for export and import can be a bit challenging, but it's doable with the right steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you recover and export your old Live Mail files:
Prerequisites:
- You have the original Live Mail installation files or a backup of your Live Mail data.
- You have a compatible email client or a third-party email converter that can read and export Live Mail files.
Step 1: Locate the Live Mail Data Files
Live Mail stores its data in .edb files, which are usually located in the following directories:
- Windows 7 and earlier:
C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail - Windows 8 and later:
C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\Packages\WindowsLive.Mail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState
Note down the location of your .edb files.
Step 2: Convert Live Mail to PST
To export your Live Mail files, you'll need to convert them to a format that can be read by other email clients, such as PST (Personal Folders File). You can use the following methods:
Method 1: Using the built-in Live Mail converter
- Open Live Mail and go to File > Export > Export to a file.
- Select Personal Folders File (.pst) as the export format.
- Choose the location where you want to save the exported file.
- Click Export to convert your Live Mail files to PST.
Method 2: Using a third-party email converter
- Download and install a third-party email converter, such as EML to PST Converter or Live Mail to PST Converter.
- Follow the converter's instructions to convert your Live Mail files to PST.
Step 3: Import the PST file into your new email client
Once you have converted your Live Mail files to PST, you can import them into your new email client, such as Outlook, Thunderbird, or Gmail.
Method 1: Importing into Outlook
- Open Outlook and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
- Select Import from another program or file and choose Personal Folders File (.pst).
- Browse to the location of your exported PST file and select it.
- Click Next and then Finish to import your Live Mail files into Outlook.
Method 2: Importing into Thunderbird
- Open Thunderbird and go to File > Import.
- Select Personal Folders File (.pst) and choose the location of your exported PST file.
- Click Open to import your Live Mail files into Thunderbird.
Method 3: Importing into Gmail
- Log in to your Gmail account and go to Settings > Accounts and Import > Import mail and contacts.
- Select Personal Folders File (.pst) and choose the location of your exported PST file.
- Click Import to import your Live Mail files into Gmail.
By following these steps, you should be able to recover and export your old Live Mail files for import into your new email client.