{"id":881,"date":"2023-02-02T07:50:56","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T07:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=881"},"modified":"2023-02-02T07:51:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T07:51:45","slug":"move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"How to move Windows Live Mail storage folders to Outlook 2021\/2019\/2016?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Windows Live Mail is an email client introduced by Microsoft but now it has been discontinued and its place has been taken by Outlook. Due to this, a lot of organizations need to migrate their data from Windows Live Mail to Outlook.<br \/>\nThrough this article, we will offer you the best solutions to move Windows Live Mail Storage folders to Outlook 2021\/2019\/2016\/2013\/2010, and others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/dl\/eml-to-pst.exe\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021\/#Why_do_users_transfer_from_Windows_Live_Mail_to_MS_Outlook\" >Why do users transfer from Windows Live Mail to MS Outlook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021\/#Manual_methods_to_Transfer_Windows_Live_Mail_data_folders_to_Outlook\" >Manual methods to Transfer Windows Live Mail data folders to Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021\/#Method_1_Using_Windows_Live_Mail_email_client\" >Method 1. Using Windows Live Mail email client<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021\/#Method_2_From_the_location_of_Windows_Live_Mail_file\" >Method 2. From the location of Windows Live Mail file<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021\/#Challenges_faced_with_manual_solutions\" >Challenges faced with manual solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021\/#Automated_Solution_for_Transferring_Windows_Live_Mail_folders_to_Outlook\" >Automated Solution for Transferring Windows Live Mail folders to Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021\/#Follow_these_steps_to_transfer_Windows_Live_Mail_storage_folders_to_Outlook\" >Follow these steps to transfer Windows Live Mail storage folders to Outlook-<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/move-windows-live-mail-storage-folders-to-outlook-2021\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_users_transfer_from_Windows_Live_Mail_to_MS_Outlook\"><\/span>Why do users transfer from Windows Live Mail to MS Outlook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Given are the most common reasons to migrate Windows Live Mail emails to Outlook:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outlook is an advanced and highly used email client which is perfect for home as well as business users.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the discontinuation of Windows Live Mail email client, a lot of users prefer Outlook as their primary email client.<\/li>\n<li>Organizing data in Outlook is much simpler for users than Windows Live Mail.<\/li>\n<li>With MS Outlook, users get the option of accessing data in offline mode, i.e. without internet connectivity.<\/li>\n<li>Smart security features and well support for all Exchange accounts are provided by Microsoft Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Now, we will talk about the methods to transfer Windows Live Mail files\/folders to Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, and below editions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_methods_to_Transfer_Windows_Live_Mail_data_folders_to_Outlook\"><\/span>Manual methods to Transfer Windows Live Mail data folders to Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_Windows_Live_Mail_email_client\"><\/span>Method 1. Using Windows Live Mail email client<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch the Outlook program<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Windows Live Mail program and hit the File tab and pick the option and then select <strong>Email messages<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-883 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-1.png\" alt=\"Manually windows Live Mail to Outlook 1\" width=\"573\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-1.png 573w, https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-1-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, select Microsoft Exchange and hit the <strong>Next<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-2.png\" alt=\"Manually windows Live Mail to Outlook 2\" width=\"517\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-2.png 517w, https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-2-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will get a dialog box with an export message. Press the <strong>OK<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-886 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-3.png\" alt=\"Manually windows Live Mail to Outlook 1\" width=\"449\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-3.png 449w, https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-3-300x104.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose the folders that you need to export from Windows Live Mail. Then, hit the <strong>OK<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<li>This will start exporting WLM emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-4.png\" alt=\"Manually windows Live Mail to Outlook 1\" width=\"368\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-4.png 368w, https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Manually-windows-Live-Mail-to-Outlook-4-300x108.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will get a completion message once the export process is over.<\/li>\n<li>Next, press the <strong>Finish tab<\/strong> to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Also Learn this Post to Know-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-windows-live-mail-emails-into-g-suite\/\">How to import Windows Live Mail emails to G suite<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_From_the_location_of_Windows_Live_Mail_file\"><\/span>Method 2. From the location of Windows Live Mail file<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Users can also transfer WLM folders to Outlook by using the EML files stored on your system. This method helps users to move WLM files to a new PC. This can be easily accomplished with Import\/Export feature of MS Outlook.<br \/>\nNote: Make sure not to run any active Outlook instances on the system while exporting WLM files into Outlook as this can hinder WLM functions to export data to Outlook.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_faced_with_manual_solutions\"><\/span>Challenges faced with manual solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Here is the list of issues faced by users while implementing the manual ways to export WLM folders to Outlook:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It failed to transfer large-size Windows Live Mail files.<\/li>\n<li>There is a high risk of data loss during the transfer.<\/li>\n<li>This method won\u2019t work if you don\u2019t have both email clients i.e. Windows Live Mail and Outlook installed on your system.<\/li>\n<li>This is a too time-taking process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Solution_for_Transferring_Windows_Live_Mail_folders_to_Outlook\"><\/span>Automated Solution for Transferring Windows Live Mail folders to Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we discussed in methods 1 &amp; 2, there is no assurance of safe &amp; successful conversion. Users may face data loss and data alteration during the conversion process. Therefore, it is better to go for professional Pcinfotools <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/windows-live-mail-to-outlook-converter\/\">Windows Live Mail Storage folders to Outlook Converter<\/a>. This software is fully secure from data loss and maintains the integrity of data items while transferring WLM files into Outlook. It enables users to bulk move Windows Live Mail files to MS Outlook with attachments. This application is friendly &amp; advanced in functions to quickly export Windows Live Mail EML files to Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/shop\/buy-eml-to-pst-converter.html\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_these_steps_to_transfer_Windows_Live_Mail_storage_folders_to_Outlook\"><\/span>Follow these steps to transfer Windows Live Mail storage folders to Outlook-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Install and run Windows Live Mail to PST Converter Tool on Windows PC.<\/li>\n<li>Once the software opens, you will find \u2018Folder\u2019 or \u2018File\u2019 mode. Pick anyone and use the Browse button for loading Windows Live Mail EML files.<\/li>\n<li>After adding the required files, you can <strong>preview<\/strong> them with their numbers on the screen.<\/li>\n<li>From the Export Type on the left panel, go with \u2018<strong>Convert to PST file<\/strong>.\u2019 Also, choose \u2018Import all files into single folder\u2019, if required.<\/li>\n<li>You can set a particular date-range for exporting Windows Live Mail email files into Outlook PST format.<\/li>\n<li>Now, with the available <strong>Browse<\/strong> button, mention a path for saving the resultant PST file.<\/li>\n<li>The final step is to hit the \u2018<strong>Convert Now<\/strong>\u2019 button to start transferring Windows Live Mail data files into Outlook PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Also Read:-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcinfotools.com\/blog\/export-outlook-inbox-to-eml-file\/\">Export Outlook inbox into EML file format<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can see that for executing the professional solution, there is no need for technical expertise. Also, in a few steps, you can get Windows Live Mail emails in PST file. Now, this PST file can be easily opened on all Outlook versions like 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, and below versions.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>We have outlined the ways in this post for moving email folders from WLM to Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and others. The process becomes so simple if you pick the discussed professional tool. However, you can check out the manual solutions but you have to follow them very carefully otherwise you may face severe issues like data loss, file corruption, etc. Thus, the best way for transferring WLM email folders to Outlook is the automated tool which is friendly, easy and safe to use. Moreover, you can have a complete look at it by downloading it for free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows Live Mail is an email client introduced by Microsoft but now it has been discontinued and its place has been taken by Outlook. Due to this, a lot of organizations need to migrate their data from Windows Live Mail to Outlook. 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