{"id":91,"date":"2018-08-30T12:59:34","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T12:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=91"},"modified":"2025-05-06T06:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T06:25:48","slug":"import-ost-file-to-windows-live-mail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-ost-file-to-windows-live-mail\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn 3 Methods to Import OST to Windows Live Mail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;91&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (3 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Learn 3 Methods to Import OST to Windows Live Mail&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (3 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>A user purchased a new computer but soon discovered that Outlook was not installed. He wants to access some important old emails stored in an OST file. Now, on his new computer, he decides to import OST to Windows Live Mail to easily access the old data without downloading Microsoft Outlook. But, how can he do it efficiently? To make this conversion happen, there are both manual approaches and a proven way to use the <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/ost-to-pst-converter\/\">OST to PST Converter<\/a><\/strong>. Continue reading this blog until the end to explore the various solutions to import OST to WLM.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"home-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4 active\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#home\" aria-controls=\"home\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/button><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\"><button id=\"profile-tab\" class=\"nav-link bg-transparent px-4\" role=\"tab\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#profile\" aria-controls=\"profile\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i>Mac<\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"myTabContent\" class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-OST-Converter_win-demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/ost-converter\/buy.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"profile\" class=\"tab-pane fade\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"profile-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-ost-converter-for-mac.dmg\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/mac\/ost-converter\/purchase-now.php\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>OST<\/strong> stands for <strong>Offline Storage Table<\/strong>. It refers to a file format used by Outlook that locally stores the mailbox data. <strong>Windows Live Mail<\/strong> is a free desktop email service that primarily manages emails, calendars, and contacts. An archived OST file has to be imported into Windows Live Mail to access Outlook emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue 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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-ost-file-to-windows-live-mail\/#Need_to_Import_OST_File_to_Windows_Live_Mail\" >Need to Import OST File to Windows Live Mail<\/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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-ost-file-to-windows-live-mail\/#How_to_Import_OST_Files_into_Windows_Live_Mail_%E2%80%93_Top_3_Solutions\" >How to Import OST Files into Windows Live Mail \u2013 Top 3 Solutions<\/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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-ost-file-to-windows-live-mail\/#Import_OST_to_WLM_Using_MS_Outlook\" >Import OST to WLM Using MS Outlook&nbsp;<\/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.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-ost-file-to-windows-live-mail\/#Convert_OST_to_Windows_Live_Mail_Using_IMAP\" >Convert OST to Windows Live Mail Using IMAP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-ost-file-to-windows-live-mail\/#Automated_Way_to_Import_OST_to_Windows_Live_Mail_Directly\" >Automated Way to Import OST to Windows Live Mail Directly<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-ost-file-to-windows-live-mail\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-ost-file-to-windows-live-mail\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_to_Import_OST_File_to_Windows_Live_Mail\"><\/span>Need to Import OST File to Windows Live Mail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major reason for converting the OST File into WLM is during an Outlook crash or failure. The Outlook will ot work, but if the OST File is intact, then we can import it to WLM to access the data. Given below are some advantages that explain why this import process is needed:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During failure or a crash, the user might not be able to access Outlook, but the OST files remain intact. Therefore, to access the data stored in the OST file, the user has to import it into WLM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When organizations decide to switch from Outlook to Windows Live Mail, they have to retrieve the old Outlook emails. For that, they need to import the OST file into WLM to read the OST file.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OST files are specific to Outlook. Whereas Windows Live Mail uses EML files, which are flexible, easy to share, and open.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Import_OST_Files_into_Windows_Live_Mail_%E2%80%93_Top_3_Solutions\"><\/span>How to Import OST Files into Windows Live Mail \u2013 Top 3 Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two primary ways to perform OST to Windows Live Mail conversion. Both the manual method and the automated method work perfectly, but differ in time and effort. However, for a faster, more efficient, and error-free transfer process, opt for a professional automated tool. Let\u2019s understand the manual ways first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import_OST_to_WLM_Using_MS_Outlook\"><\/span>Import OST to WLM Using MS Outlook&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we know, Windows Live Mail does not directly open the OST file. Therefore, we first have to convert the OST file to PST and then import the PST file into WLM. This method is suitable for importing only a few emails into WLM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given below is a step-by-step procedure to import OST to WLM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Convert OST to PST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Export to a file<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, choose <strong>Outlook Data File (.pst)<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the folder that you want to convert and click <strong>Next<\/strong> to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the location to save your PST file and click on <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Import the PST File into Windows Live Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Windows Live Mail<\/strong> on your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Import Messages<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>PST File<\/strong> that you created in Step 1 and click <strong>Next<\/strong> to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be asked to select the folders that you want to import. Then, click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Finish<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong> Some of the data might not get transferred properly, such as contacts and calendar entries. Also, it might not maintain the original structure and formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convert_OST_to_Windows_Live_Mail_Using_IMAP\"><\/span>Convert OST to Windows Live Mail Using IMAP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This method preserves the formatting and the attachments. The folder structure is also maintained properly during the process. One of the best features is that it works even if your OST file is orphaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is a step-by-step guide to begin the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Add Gmail to Microsoft Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Gmail<\/strong> and log in with your Gmail account credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>See all settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Forwarding and POP\/IMAP<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable <strong>IMAP Access<\/strong> and click on <strong>Save Changes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, open <strong>MS Outlook.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add Account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>IMAP<\/strong> and enter the server details:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Incoming Mail Server<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Outgoing Mail server<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>imap.gmail.com<\/td><td>smtp.gmail.com<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port: 993<\/td><td>Port: 587<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSL Enabled&nbsp;<\/td><td>TLS Enabled<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign in with your <strong>Gmail<\/strong> account credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Import OST File to Windows Live Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drag and drop<\/strong> the emails from the OST inbox to the Gmail inbox\/folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, open <strong>Windows Live Mail<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Accounts<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add Email Account<\/strong> and fill in your Gmail Email ID and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the same <strong>Step 1 (6)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong> This method will take a lot of time importing large mailboxes. Moreover, the contacts and calendars won\u2019t get transferred.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Way_to_Import_OST_to_Windows_Live_Mail_Directly\"><\/span>Automated Way to Import OST to Windows Live Mail Directly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>OST to PST Converter Tool<\/strong> is a reliable and efficient utility that simplifies converting your OST file. It accurately extracts the emails, attachments, and contacts with no data loss. The user can preview the data before saving it, remove duplicate emails, and select specific folders. This tool holds the flexibility to handle large OST files without affecting the performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick step-by-step procedure to import OST File to Windows Live Mail:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install the tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose either <strong>Single File<\/strong>\/ <strong>Multiple File <\/strong>or<strong> Select Folder<\/strong> and click on <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the OST File that you want to import and open it to add it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand the tree structure. Select the folders, preview them, and click on <strong>Next<\/strong> to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, under the <strong>Saves\/Backup\/Migrate As<\/strong> tab, choose <strong>EML<\/strong> as the File Format.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the optional features if required and select the path to save your file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At last, click on the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button to start the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Importing OST files to Windows Live Mail is necessary for users switching to Windows Live Mail. Manual import methods like IMAP and using Outlook work well, but they require complicated technical steps. On the other hand, the <strong>OST to PST Converter Tool<\/strong> offers an automated, reliable, and error-free method. This tool is often recommended by experts and business professionals to import OST to Windows Live Mail. Choose the most suitable method that best fits your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q &#8211; <\/strong><strong>How do I import old emails stored in a PST File into Windows Live Mail?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans &#8211;<\/strong> Open Windows Live Mail. <strong>Click on File &gt; Import Messages &gt; Microsoft Outlook<\/strong>. Now, choose the desired folder that you want to import and click <strong>Next &gt; Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q &#8211; How can I import an .ost file to WLM?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp; There are various manual as well as automated methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using Outlook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuring IMAP in Gmail&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With the help of an automated <strong>Cigati OST to PST Converter Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/import-ost-file-into-office-365\/\">Import Outlook OST to Office 365<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A user purchased a new computer but soon discovered that Outlook was not installed. 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