Import windows live mail into thunderbird

A great move! Windows Live Mail is a decent email client, but Thunderbird is a more powerful and customizable option. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you import your Windows Live Mail data into Thunderbird:

Prerequisites:

1. Make sure you have Thunderbird installed on your computer.
2. Ensure that you have backed up your Windows Live Mail data, including emails, contacts, and settings.

Method 1: Using the built-in import feature in Thunderbird

1. Open Thunderbird and go to File > Import.
2. Select Mail from the import options and click Next.
3. Choose Windows Live Mail as the import source and click Next.
4. Select the Windows Live Mail profile you want to import and click Next.
5. Choose the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.) and click Finish.
6. Thunderbird will import your emails, contacts, and settings from Windows Live Mail.

Method 2: Using the Windows Live Mail export feature

1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to File > Export.
2. Select Export to a file and choose EML as the file format.
3. Choose the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.) and click Export.
4. Save the exported files to a location on your computer (e.g., a folder named "Windows Live Mail Export").
5. Open Thunderbird and go to File > Import.
6. Select Mail from the import options and click Next.
7. Choose Import from an MBOX file and click Next.
8. Select the exported EML files (from step 4) and click Open.
9. Thunderbird will import your emails from the exported files.

Additional tips:

• If you have a large number of emails, it's recommended to use Method 1, as it's a more automated process.
• If you have custom folders or labels in Windows Live Mail, you may need to recreate them in Thunderbird manually.
• Thunderbird may not import all Windows Live Mail settings, such as account settings or custom filters. You may need to reconfigure these settings manually in Thunderbird.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully import your Windows Live Mail data into Thunderbird.