- Step 1: Launch the Windows Live Mail 2012 application on your computer.
- Step 2: To back up messages, click File > Export Mail > Email Messages.
- Step 3: Now, a dialog box titled Windows Live Mail Export prompting you to select the backup format.
- Step 4: Select any one of the formats from the list and click Next.
- Step 5: In the next window, you will be asked to choose a location to save the backup messages.
- Step 6: While selecting the location, ensure to select a safe location. For example, the Document folder.
- Step 7: If required, create a new folder in the selected location and move on with how to backup and restore Windows live mail 2012 guide.
- Step 8: Click the Next button.
- Step 9: Now, select the folders you wish to backup and click the Next button.
- Step 10: If you wish to back up the entire folder, then click the All Folders option.
- Step 11: Now, the backup process will be initiated.
- Step 12: It may take some minutes for the backup process to complete; wait patiently.
- Step 13: Once the backup process is completed, click the Finish button provided at the bottom of the screen.
- Step 14: Similarly, if you wish to back up the contact details stored on your WLM, select the Contacts option followed by Export.
- Step 15: Complete the remaining steps of the backup process by referring to the how to backup and restore Windows live mail 2012 instructions given above.