Back up Windows Mail

[5 Star Cruiser]

I use my Windows Mail to keep all kinds of important (to me!) info and would
like to back it up on an external hard drive in case of a major crash of the
pc hard drive.

I'm told that most back up software will not back up hidden files but I've
found a Seagate external hard drive that claims that it "...Prepares,
reboots, and recovers your PC's entire internal drive contents in case of
system failure or virus/spyware infection." In this event, would I then be
able to recover all my emails?

Thanks and regards,

Mel.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

Yes, that would work, although it probably is a case of overkill.
An easier solution if you just want to back up emails is to use the
Windows Mail export function (File, Export, Messages...).
If you want to back up all aspects of Windows Mail, including
account settings, rules, etc. use this free third party utility:

http://www.staticbackup.com/windows-mail-backup/
http://www.staticbackup.com/products.htm#swmbf

 

[Daniel]

Alternatively you can also backup your messages by using the Export option.
To Restore your messages that you have already backed up, you will use the
Import option. This will save a copy of your messages to a empty folder
outside of Windows Mail that you can use for a backup. Windows Mail email
messages have the .eml file extension. Similar step if you were to backup the
contacts

Regards