Importing windows live mail to outlook

A classic migration!

Importing Windows Live Mail to Outlook is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Using the Outlook Import Tool

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

Method 2: Using the Windows Live Mail Import Tool

1. Download and install the Windows Live Mail Import Tool:
   • Go to the Microsoft Support website and download the Windows Live Mail Import Tool.
   • Run the installer and follow the prompts to install the tool.
2. Export from Windows Live Mail:
   • Open Windows Live Mail.
   • Go to File > Export.
   • Select Export to a file.
   • Choose Windows Live Mail Import Tool as the file format.
   • Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, Contacts).
   • Click Export.
3. Import into Outlook:
   • Open Outlook.
   • Go to File > Open & Export.
   • Select Import/Export.
   • Choose Import from another program or file.
   • Select Windows Live Mail Import Tool as the file type.
   • Browse to the location where you saved the exported file.
   • Click Next.
   • Choose the folders you want to import (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, Contacts).
   • Click Finish.

Tips and Considerations

• Make sure you have enough disk space to store the exported files.
• If you have a large number of emails, it may take some time to export and import them.
• You may need to reconfigure your email accounts in Outlook after importing your Windows Live Mail data.
• If you're using Outlook 2013 or later, you may need to use the Import/Export feature in the File menu instead of the Open & Export feature.

I hope this helps you successfully import your Windows Live Mail data into Outlook!