Resolve PST issues, missing emails, and attachment errors with step-by-step migration fixes that keep your data secure.
Explore Transfer GuidesKeep your emails protected — learn the most reliable way to back up and export Windows Live Mail without losing data.
Quickly locate your saved emails and contacts for easy backup or transfer.
Your Windows Live Mail messages live in the local AppData cache.
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
Each folder (Inbox, Sent, Drafts, etc.) matches the same section inside the app.
Open File Explorer, choose View -> Show hidden items to see AppData.
Contacts are saved separately so you can export or copy them easily.
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Contacts
In Contacts, go to Export -> CSV or VCF and choose where to save the file.
Easily recover your old emails and contacts — even after a full Windows reinstall or hardware upgrade.
Install Windows Live Mail on your new or freshly reset computer so the app is ready to receive your archived data.
Paste the Windows Live Mail and Contacts folders into the same locations they used before so the client recognizes your data automatically.
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Contacts
Launch the app — your messages, folders, and contacts should reappear without any additional steps.
If the folders do not load, go to File → Import → Messages/Contacts and point at the backup copies.
Stay protected by keeping your backups current and consistent.
Ideal for active users who send and receive emails daily.
Suitable if your mailbox changes less often or you primarily use it for archiving.
Always create a new backup before reinstalling Windows, updating the system, or migrating to a new PC.
Follow these essential steps to make sure your backups stay secure and accessible over time.
Save emails as .eml and contacts as .csv or .vcf for lasting compatibility.
Keep copies on both an external drive and a trusted cloud service like OneDrive or Google Drive.
If you compress files, verify they still open correctly afterward.
Add dates or version tags (e.g., MailBackup_2025-10) to organize versions easily.
Open a few files periodically to confirm they remain readable and uncorrupted.
Move backups to newer storage devices every few years to prevent data decay.
Set it once — keep your emails and contacts safely backed up.
Syncs Live Mail folders automatically with cloud storage.
Mirrors mail data to your Google account in real time.
Keeps backup copies updated across multiple devices.
Automates scheduled local or cloud backups.
Creates recurring system and file backups with restore options.
Avoid errors, protect your data, and complete your transfer with confidence.
By following verified steps and using Microsoft’s repair tools, you can fix import issues, recover attachments, and sync Live Mail with Outlook securely. A few careful checks before migrating can prevent data loss and save hours of troubleshooting later.