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Importing Email Account Settings From Windows Live

Export from Windows Mail into Windows Live Mail

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 31, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail When Windows Mail gains the "Live" moniker, you don't need to lose your old emails. Importing Windows Mail folders and the messages is easy in Windows Live Mail, and you can copy your email account settings, too. Windows Live Mail is a discontinued email client from Microsoft. This article remains for archival purposes only. Paul Bradbury / OJO Images / Getty Images

Import Mail and Account Settings from Windows Mail in Windows Live Mail

To import your Windows Mail email accounts, folders, and messages in Windows Live Mail: Start Windows Mail. Select Tools > Accounts from the menu. Highlight the desired email account. Select Export. Click Save to export the settings to a .iaf file named after the account in your Documents folder. Choose a network drive or portable medium to transfer settings from one computer to another. Close Windows Mail. Open Windows Live Mail. Select Tools > Accounts from the menu.​ You may need to hold down the Alt key to see the menu. Select Import. Highlight the .iaf file you just saved in Windows Mail. Click Open. Click Close. Now select File > Import > Messages from the menu. Make sure Windows Mail is selected. Click Next. Click Next again. To import mail from another computer, copy the entire Windows Mail store folder first and use the Browse button to find it. Choose specific folders to import under Select folders, or leave All folders selected to import all Windows Mail messages. Click Next. Click Finish. The imported mail appears under Storage folders in the Windows Live Mail folder list.

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Microsoft no longer supports Windows Mail and Windows Live Mail. If you have the option, upgrade to the Mail app in Windows 10, or use Microsoft Outlook or Outlook.com for messages instead. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Send a Photo Gallery in Windows Live Mail How to Access Windows Live Hotmail With Outlook How to View a Message in HTML With Express and Live Mail How to View a Sent Message's Bcc Recipients in Windows Mail How to Add Your Outlook.com Email to Outlook for Windows Your Guide to User Account Settings in Windows 11 How to Delete Email Accounts in Outlook or Windows Mail How to Open, Edit, and Convert EMAIL Files How to Forward Windows Live Hotmail to Gmail How to Send iPhone Mail From a Different Account How to Import Windows Mail or Outlook Emails Into Gmail How to Export Contacts From Windows Mail How to Set Up an Incoming Mail Filter in Windows Live Hotmail How to Get Outlook Mail or Hotmail in Windows Live Mail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies