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how to backup Thunderbird email folders so they don't get removed, a tech removed all my folders by accident and I lost important information.

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I had created folders in Thunderbird email, i.e., "holding", "keep forever" "mail order" these folders contained important information. I had trouble with email server and their tech removed these folders when he closed and re-opened my email account. He said he did not know it was removed them permanently.

Is there a way to back up these folders so I don't loose them again?

I had created folders in Thunderbird email, i.e., "holding", "keep forever" "mail order" these folders contained important information. I had trouble with email server and their tech removed these folders when he closed and re-opened my email account. He said he did not know it was removed them permanently. Is there a way to back up these folders so I don't loose them again?

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http://softwarebychuck.com/tebe/tebebeta.html Thunderbird Environment Backup Extension

From the creator of Febe


These add-ons can be a great help by backing up and restoring Firefox

FEBE (Firefox Environment Backup Extension) {web link} FEBE allows you to quickly and easily backup your Firefox extensions, history, passwords, and more. In fact, it goes beyond just backing up -- It will actually rebuild your saved files individually into installable .xpi files. It will also make backups of files that you choose.

OPIE {web link} Import/Export extension preferences

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I had trouble with email server and their tech removed these folders

What exactly did the tech do? Are you certain the data doesn't exist anymore on disk?

Is there a way to back up these folders so I don't loose them again?

To backup the Thunderbird profile see http://kb.mozillazine.org/Thunderbird_:_FAQs_:_Backing_Up_and_Restoring

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