Live mail to outlook 2016

A common migration!

Migrating from Live Mail to Outlook 2016 involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make the transition:

Before you start:

  1. Backup your Live Mail data: Before migrating, make sure to backup your Live Mail data, including emails, contacts, and calendar events. You can do this by exporting your data to a PST file using the Live Mail export feature.
  2. Install Outlook 2016: Download and install Outlook 2016 from the Microsoft website.

Migrating your data:

  1. Import PST file into Outlook 2016: Open Outlook 2016 and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export. Select Import from another program or file, then choose Personal Folders File (.pst) and follow the prompts to import your backed-up PST file.
  2. Configure your email account: Set up your email account in Outlook 2016 by going to File > Account Settings > Account. Enter your email address, password, and other settings as prompted.
  3. Transfer contacts: You can transfer your contacts from Live Mail to Outlook 2016 by exporting them as a CSV file and then importing them into Outlook. To do this, go to Contacts in Live Mail, select all contacts, and then click Export > Export to CSV. In Outlook 2016, go to Contacts > Import/Export > Import from a file and select the CSV file you exported.

Additional tips:

  1. Calendar events: If you have calendar events in Live Mail, you can export them as an ICS file and then import them into Outlook 2016.
  2. Notes and tasks: You can export your notes and tasks from Live Mail as a CSV file and then import them into Outlook 2016.
  3. Customize your Outlook 2016 setup: Take some time to customize your Outlook 2016 setup, including setting up your email account, configuring your calendar, and customizing your interface.

Troubleshooting tips:

  1. Check for duplicate accounts: If you're experiencing issues with duplicate accounts, try deleting the duplicate account and re-configuring your email account in Outlook 2016.
  2. Check for corrupted PST files: If you're experiencing issues with corrupted PST files, try repairing the file using the built-in PST repair tool in Outlook 2016.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully migrate from Live Mail to Outlook 2016.