How to sync windows live mail on two computers
Windows Live Mail (WLM) allows you to sync your email accounts and settings across multiple computers. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you sync WLM on two computers:
Method 1: Sync using Windows Live Account
- Create a Windows Live account: If you haven't already, create a Windows Live account by signing up on the Microsoft website.
- Set up WLM on both computers: Install and set up WLM on both computers using the same Windows Live account.
- Sync WLM settings: On both computers, go to WLM > Tools > Accounts > Manage Accounts. Make sure the account you want to sync is selected, then click "Sync" to sync your account settings.
- Sync email: WLM will automatically sync your email accounts, including your inbox, sent items, and deleted items, across both computers.
Method 2: Sync using Windows Live Mesh
- Install Windows Live Mesh: Download and install Windows Live Mesh on both computers.
- Set up Windows Live Mesh: Launch Windows Live Mesh on both computers and sign in with your Windows Live account.
- Add WLM to Windows Live Mesh: On both computers, go to Windows Live Mesh > Settings > Add a folder or library. Select "Windows Live Mail" and follow the prompts to add it to Windows Live Mesh.
- Sync WLM: Windows Live Mesh will sync your WLM settings, including your email accounts, across both computers.
Additional Tips
- To ensure seamless syncing, make sure both computers are connected to the internet and have the same Windows Live account credentials.
- If you're using a Microsoft account (formerly Windows Live ID) to sign in to WLM, you can also use the Microsoft account settings to sync your email across devices.
- If you're experiencing issues with syncing, try restarting WLM or Windows Live Mesh, or check the WLM settings to ensure that syncing is enabled.
By following these methods, you should be able to sync your Windows Live Mail account across two computers.