How to save windows live mail to flash drive
Saving Windows Live Mail to a flash drive is a bit more involved than saving other types of files, but it's still possible. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:
Method 1: Exporting Windows Live Mail to a PST file and then copying it to a flash drive
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export to a file".
- In the "Export to a file" window, select "Personal Folders File (.pst)" as the file type.
- Choose the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to export the files to a PST file.
- Once the export is complete, locate the PST file on your computer.
- Copy the PST file to your flash drive.
Method 2: Using a third-party tool to export Windows Live Mail to a flash drive
- Download and install a third-party tool like Windows Live Mail Backup or Mail Backup X.
- Launch the tool and follow the instructions to export your Windows Live Mail data to a backup file.
- Choose the option to export to a file format that can be read by other email clients, such as EML or MSG.
- Select the folders you want to export and choose a location to save the backup file.
- Once the export is complete, copy the backup file to your flash drive.
Method 3: Using Windows Live Mail's built-in backup feature
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on "File" > "Backup" > "Backup Now".
- In the "Backup" window, select the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Choose a location to save the backup file, such as your flash drive.
- Click "Backup" to start the backup process.
Note: The built-in backup feature in Windows Live Mail only saves the email data, not the email client settings or other data.
Tips and considerations
- Make sure your flash drive has enough free space to store the backup file(s).
- If you're using Method 1, you may need to import the PST file into another email client, such as Microsoft Outlook, to access the emails.
- If you're using Method 2 or 3, you may need to configure the third-party tool or Windows Live Mail's built-in backup feature to export the data in a format that can be read by other email clients.
- Always keep a backup of your important data, including your email, to prevent data loss in case something goes wrong.