How to transfer windows live mail to outlook 2013

Transferring Windows Live Mail to Outlook 2013 involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you migrate your emails, contacts, and calendar data from Windows Live Mail to Outlook 2013:

Method 1: Using the Windows Live Mail Import Tool

1. Export from Windows Live Mail:
   • Open Windows Live Mail.
   • Go to File > Export.
   • Select Export to a file.
   • Choose EML as the file format.
   • Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
   • Choose a location to save the exported files.
2. Import into Outlook 2013:
   • Open Outlook 2013.
   • Go to File > Open & Export.
   • Select Import/Export.
   • Choose Import from another program or file.
   • Select EML as the file format.
   • Browse to the location where you saved the exported files.
   • Select the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).

Method 2: Using the Outlook Import Wizard

1. Export from Windows Live Mail:
   • Open Windows Live Mail.
   • Go to File > Export.
   • Select Export to a file.
   • Choose PST (Personal Folders File) as the file format.
   • Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
   • Choose a location to save the exported file.
2. Import into Outlook 2013:
   • Open Outlook 2013.
   • Go to File > Open & Export.
   • Select Import/Export.
   • Choose Import from another program or file.
   • Select PST as the file format.
   • Browse to the location where you saved the exported file.
   • Select the file and click Import.

Additional Tips

• If you have a large number of emails, it's recommended to export them in batches to avoid any issues during the import process.
• Make sure you have enough disk space to store the exported files.
• If you're importing contacts, you may need to map the Windows Live Mail contact fields to the corresponding Outlook fields.
• If you're importing calendar data, you may need to map the Windows Live Mail calendar events to the corresponding Outlook calendar events.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully transfer your emails, contacts, and calendar data from Windows Live Mail to Outlook 2013.