I use  Windows Live Mail 2011 on one Computer and Windows Live Mail 2012 on another.  I received an email saying that Live Mail will not be supported after June 30 so I want to move to desktop Outlook.  I have been able to install Outlook and export/import my accounts and contacts.

However, I have a large number of emails saved locally (Storage Folders on Windows Live Mail).  These will not transfer to Outlook and I have tried a variety of methods.

So my question is:  If I move to Outlook and delete the emails accounts from Windows Live Mail can I leave the software on my computer and just go back to Windows live mail to access my storage folders??

[Original subject: Windows live mail]