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

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export to a file".
  3. In the "Export to a file" window, select "Personal Folders File (.pst)" as the file type.
  4. Choose the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to export the files to a PST file.
  6. Once the export is complete, locate the PST file on your computer.
  7. Copy the PST file to your flash drive.

Method 2: Using a third-party tool to export Windows Live Mail to a flash drive

  1. Download and install a third-party tool like Windows Live Mail Backup or Mail Backup X.
  2. Launch the tool and follow the instructions to export your Windows Live Mail data to a backup file.
  3. Choose the option to export to a file format that can be read by other email clients, such as EML or MSG.
  4. Select the folders you want to export and choose a location to save the backup file.
  5. Once the export is complete, copy the backup file to your flash drive.

Method 3: Using Windows Live Mail's built-in backup feature

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on "File" > "Backup" > "Backup Now".
  3. In the "Backup" window, select the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
  4. Choose a location to save the backup file, such as your flash drive.
  5. 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.

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