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It is easy to backup and restore your emails with Windows Live Mail.

Important! This way of backing up your emails is not suitable for IMAP. Once email synchronization is set up you will need to use a different system of backup.

 

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Backup your emails in Windows Live Mail

Follow these steps:

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  • Go to File → Export → Messages.
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  • Select Microsoft Windows Live Mail.
    Click Next.
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  • Select a folder to store the backup in.
    We recommend that you create a new folder. We created a folder in the Documents folder called Mail Backup. Within that folder we created another folder with a name of today's date.
    You can create the folders after you click Browse.
    Click Next.
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  • Select which folders to backup.
    Click Next.
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  • Your messages are exported.
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  • Click Finish.
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If you would like help with synchronizing Windows Live Mail on multiple computers you can download and follow the Easy-Email Essential Guide. See how this brilliantly simple solution will simplify your life by watching the quick video at sync windows live mail.

 

 



Restore from backup in Windows Live Mail

Should you need to restore your emails again follow these steps:

 

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  • Go to File → Import → Messages.
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  • Select Windows Live Mail.
    Click Next.
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  • Select the location where your backup is stored.
    Click Next.
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  • Select which folders you wish to import.
    Click Next.
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  • Your messages are restored.
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  • Click Finish.
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  • Your restored messages are located in the Storage folders under Imported Folder.
    You can now drag and drop folders and individual messages in to your main email account.
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If you would like help with synchronizing Windows Live Mail on multiple computers you can download and follow the Easy-Email Essential Guide. See how this brilliantly simple solution will simplify your life by watching the quick video at sync windows live mail.

 

 
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