Mozilla thunderbird question

[davee]

Hey, does anyone know how to archive your contacts and emails so they can be put back into thunderbird when you reinstall your system.
I tried copying the old saving folder and putting it into the new directory, but it did not work.
Any ideas?

[Matt]

To export:

1) In Thunderbird, click on the Tools menu.
2) Select Address Book.
3) Click on the Tools menu in the Address Book.
4) Select Export.
5) Save the export file.


To import:

1) In Thunderbird, click on the Tools menu.
2) Select Address Book.
3) Click on the Tools menu in the Address Book.
4) Select Import.
5) Check the Address Books box.
6) Click Next.
7) Select Text file (LDIF).
8) Click Next.

Matt

[davee]

thanks! how bout archiving the inbox and sent emails?

[Matt]

1) Browse to this directory:

C:\Documents and Settings\[User Name]\Application Data\Thunderbird\Profiles\

2) Open the folder for your profile. (Each folder has a set of 8 random characters, a period, and the profile name.)
3) Copy the Mail folder to another location on your hard drive.
4) [Optional] Zip this folder to save HDD space.

This folder/ZIP file is all of your mail. Simply put this folder back in that directory on your new install.

Matt

[starling]

The simplest, easiest way is simply to download and install the Mozbackup program. Everything will be backed up and restored.

[Matt]

I have that but I was unaware it could backup Thunderbird... very nice tip, man. Rep for you my friend.