Windows mail to outlook 2015
A classic migration!
Migrating from Windows Mail to Outlook 2015 involves transferring your email accounts, contacts, and calendar data from Windows Mail to Outlook. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make the transition:
Preparation
- Backup your Windows Mail data: Before migrating, backup your Windows Mail data to an external hard drive or cloud storage service like OneDrive or Google Drive. This will ensure that you have a copy of your data in case something goes wrong during the migration process.
- Install Outlook 2015: Download and install Outlook 2015 from the Microsoft website or use the installation media that came with your Windows operating system.
Migrating Email Accounts
- Export Windows Mail email accounts: Open Windows Mail and go to File > Export. Select Email and choose the email account you want to export. Choose the export format as EML and select a location to save the files.
- Import email accounts into Outlook 2015: Open Outlook 2015 and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export. Select Import from another program or file and choose EML as the file type. Browse to the location where you saved the exported email files and select them. Follow the prompts to complete the import process.
Migrating Contacts
- Export Windows Mail contacts: Open Windows Mail and go to File > Export. Select Contacts and choose the export format as VCF (vCard). Select a location to save the files.
- Import contacts into Outlook 2015: Open Outlook 2015 and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export. Select Import from another program or file and choose VCF as the file type. Browse to the location where you saved the exported contact files and select them. Follow the prompts to complete the import process.
Migrating Calendar
- Export Windows Mail calendar: Open Windows Mail and go to File > Export. Select Calendar and choose the export format as iCal. Select a location to save the files.
- Import calendar into Outlook 2015: Open Outlook 2015 and go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export. Select Import from another program or file and choose iCal as the file type. Browse to the location where you saved the exported calendar files and select them. Follow the prompts to complete the import process.
Additional Tips
- If you have any custom settings or rules in Windows Mail, you may need to recreate them in Outlook 2015.
- Outlook 2015 has a different interface and functionality compared to Windows Mail, so you may need to get familiar with the new features and settings.
- If you're using a Microsoft Exchange account, you may need to configure your account settings in Outlook 2015 to access your Exchange mailbox.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully migrate your email accounts, contacts, and calendar data from Windows Mail to Outlook 2015.