How to restore windows live mail from backup

Restoring Windows Live Mail from a backup involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you restore your emails, contacts, and settings:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a backup of your Windows Live Mail data, which includes emails, contacts, and settings.
  2. You have Windows Live Mail installed on your computer.

Step 1: Locate the Backup File

Find the backup file you created earlier. The default location for Windows Live Mail backups is:

C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Backup

Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows username.

Step 2: Open Windows Live Mail

Launch Windows Live Mail on your computer.

Step 3: Go to the "File" Menu

Click on the "File" menu in the top-left corner of the Windows Live Mail window.

Step 4: Select "Restore from Backup"

From the drop-down menu, select "Restore from Backup".

Step 5: Browse to the Backup File

In the "Restore from Backup" window, browse to the location where you saved your backup file (Step 1).

Step 6: Select the Backup File

Select the backup file you want to restore. Make sure it's the correct file, as restoring the wrong file may overwrite your existing data.

Step 7: Choose What to Restore

You'll see a list of items you can restore. Choose the items you want to restore, such as:

Step 8: Confirm the Restore

Click "Restore" to begin the restoration process. Windows Live Mail will restore your selected items from the backup file.

Step 9: Wait for the Restore to Complete

The restoration process may take some time, depending on the size of your backup file and the speed of your computer.

Step 10: Verify the Restore

Once the restore is complete, verify that your emails, contacts, and settings have been successfully restored.

Tips:

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully restore your Windows Live Mail data from a backup file.