How do I backup just Windows Mail

[Steve Cochran]

The messages are located as individual eml files under a directory tree the
matches the local folder tree. The location can be found via Tools |
Options | Advanced | Maintenance | Store folder The default location is
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail\. You need to show
hidden files to see it. You only need now to backup the eml files, as the
database will change and is not compatible with versions future to beta 2.

To restore the messages drag the eml files back into an OE or WinMail
folder.

steve

 

[Jerry P]

How can I backup my Windows mail account, all folders per account?

I am using a HP Personal Media Drive.

I can't find the files in the c:/users

thanks in advance
Jerry P

 

[Jerry P]

Ok I found the directory
C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail.

Using windows Explorer, it wont give me access to this file. I hit continue
then security tab. I am not sure where to go from here. Its been running so
good, I dont want to blow it up.
Can you help me some more
thanks in advance
Jerry P

 

[Steve Cochran]

You have to enable showing hidden files and folders. If you don't have
access then you'll have to boot as Administrator. If you still don't get
access, then you'll have to boot to safe mode as Admin.

steve