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Is there a backup addon for Thunderbird profiles?

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musr
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is there an addon to backup profiles? Physically backing up the profiles folder isn't working, because there are 'Destination Path Too Long' errors. A tool that could rename and then restore during a backup would fix this problem. The only solution I've found is Mozbackup, which appears obsolete; it's for versions up to 3 or so, and we're up to 24 at least now.

is there an addon to backup profiles? Physically backing up the profiles folder isn't working, because there are 'Destination Path Too Long' errors. A tool that could rename and then restore during a backup would fix this problem. The only solution I've found is Mozbackup, which appears obsolete; it's for versions up to 3 or so, and we're up to 24 at least now.

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Toad-Hall
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MozBackup is not obselete.

If you read the info at the link below, it says MozBackup is compatible with: Thunderbird 1.0 or newer, in other words all versions to date.

download located at this link:

Toad-Hall
Toad-Hall
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Backup information:

You do not say if you use IMAP or POP. If IMAP, make sure you have synchronized all folders, so a local copy is created.

Additional info on IMAP backup options:

Close Thunderbird first before making backup.

Muudetud Toad-Hall poolt

sfhowes
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A couple of other backup add-ons that should work on all operating systems:

TEBE

ImportExportTools

musr
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I just want to backup the entire profiles folder. Thanks for enlightening me re:mozbackup's being still alive.

musr
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Many thanks sfhowes. I used to use TEBE years ago. It was very buggy then, but I'll revisit it now on your advice.