{"id":664,"date":"2021-09-10T09:54:28","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T09:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/?p=664"},"modified":"2021-09-10T09:56:05","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T09:56:05","slug":"backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/","title":{"rendered":"Backup all email data of Thunderbird \u2013 Complete Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> In this guide, you will learn the process to backup Thunderbird emails to avoid corruption of MBOX files. With the solution in this blog, users can backup Thunderbird mailbox data into external hard drive. We recommend using professional tool MBOX Converter to backup Thunderbird mailbox to PST, EML, MSG, HTML, EMLX, Office 365, etc.<\/p>\n<p>There are some reasons due to which users think for Thunderbird backup. Thunderbird is an email client developed by Mozilla foundation and it uses MBOX file format. The main reason for Thunderbird backup is to provide safety to valuable data and create a copy of the data. This is because to access Thunderbird data in case of any mishap.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#Where_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails\" >Where to Backup Thunderbird Emails?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#Ways_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_to_Hard_Drive\" >Ways to Backup Thunderbird Emails to Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#ImportExportTools_Add-on_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails\" >ImportExportTools Add-on to Backup Thunderbird Emails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#Backup_Thunderbird_Users_Profile\" >Backup Thunderbird User\u2019s Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_Into_Zip_File\" >Backup Thunderbird Emails Into Zip File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#Drawbacks_Of_Using_Manual_Methods\" >Drawbacks Of Using Manual Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#Professional_Way_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_to_Hard_Drive\" >Professional Way to Backup Thunderbird Emails to Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#Steps_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_Into_PST_File\" >Steps to Backup Thunderbird Emails Into PST File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#Know_More_About_Professional_Tool_For_Thunderbird_Emails_Backup\" >Know More About Professional Tool For Thunderbird Emails Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/backup-all-email-data-of-thunderbird\/#Bottom_Lines\" >Bottom Lines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails\"><\/span><strong>Where to Backup Thunderbird Emails?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the reasons for backup of Thunderbird mailboxes are clear. The next question is where we should backup Thunderbird emails. To backup the data, it must be easily accessible, readable, portable, and safe. Therefore, the best way to backup Thunderbird emails is .pst file of MS Outlook. It meets all needs of an ideal storage file. You can easily save them on hard drive as per your suitability.<\/p>\n<p>PST files are data files of MS Outlook. Outlook is a well-known and smart email client in today\u2019s time. PST file is easy to view, port and users can also apply a password on it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_to_Hard_Drive\"><\/span><strong>Ways to Backup Thunderbird Emails to Hard Drive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To backup Thunderbird data, users can go with manual as well as professional way. Let us know both the ways in details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manual way:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To backup Thunderbird emails in PST file format, users have three manual ways.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ImportExportTools Add-on<\/li>\n<li>Thunderbird Users\u2019 Profile Backup<\/li>\n<li>Backup Thunderbird emails into Zip file<\/li>\n<li>Backup Thunderbird emails with professional tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ImportExportTools_Add-on_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails\"><\/span><strong>ImportExportTools Add-on to Backup Thunderbird Emails<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Run Mozilla Thunderbird and open selected mailbox.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-665 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-1.png\" alt=\"Run Thunderbird \" width=\"1142\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-1.png 1142w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-1-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-1-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1142px) 100vw, 1142px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Select emails that you want to backup in PST file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-666 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-2.png\" alt=\"Select emails\" width=\"1144\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-2.png 1144w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-2-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-2-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1144px) 100vw, 1144px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Right-click and choose <strong>Save as<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4. Select target folder to backup Thunderbird emails by click on <strong>Select Folder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>5. Launch MS Outlook and create a new folder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-667 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-3.png\" alt=\"Launch MS Outlook\" width=\"1058\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-3.png 1058w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-3-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-3-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-3-768x417.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Use <strong>Drag &amp; drop<\/strong> to save Thunderbird emails on Outlook interface.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-668 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-4.png\" alt=\"Drag And Drop\" width=\"1362\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-4.png 1362w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-4-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-4-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-4-768x326.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1362px) 100vw, 1362px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Go to <strong>File<\/strong> menu<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-669 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-5.png\" alt=\"File Menu\" width=\"979\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-5.png 979w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-5-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-5-768x481.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Go to <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong> and then <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-670 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-6.png\" alt=\"Export File\" width=\"431\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-6.png 431w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-6-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Go to <strong>Export to a file<\/strong> and click<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-671 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-7.png\" alt=\"Export to A File\" width=\"431\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-7.png 431w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-7-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. Choose <strong>Outlook data file<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-672 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-8.png\" alt=\"Outlook Data File\" width=\"432\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-8.png 432w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-8-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. Select the folder containing Thunderbird emails to export into PST file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-673 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-9.png\" alt=\"Thunderbird emails\" width=\"432\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-9.png 432w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-9-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-674 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-10.png\" alt=\"Thunderbird Emails\" width=\"943\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-10.png 943w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-10-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/import-export-tools-img-10-768x428.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12. Set <strong>Preferences<\/strong> and click on <strong>Finish<\/strong> button to get PST file.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backup_Thunderbird_Users_Profile\"><\/span><strong>Backup Thunderbird User\u2019s Profile<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With Thunderbird Profile\u2019s backup, you can backup emails To backup Thunderbird\u2019s profile, simply copy the data from users\u2019 profile folder and paste it to desired location.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the steps to follow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch Thunderbird<\/li>\n<li>Click on icon named \u2018<strong>Display Thunderbird menu\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Help&gt;Troubleshooting information<\/strong>. It will launch <strong>Troubleshooting Information<\/strong> window in new tab.<\/li>\n<li>Under Application Basics option, there is <strong>Open Folder,<\/strong> click on this.<\/li>\n<li>By click on Open Folder button, users\u2019 profile directory having a specific name format consisting of line of the random character is shown.<\/li>\n<li>Now, outside the folder, copy the users\u2019 profile folder and paste it into desired directory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_Into_Zip_File\"><\/span><strong>Backup Thunderbird Emails Into Zip File<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Users can save Thunderbird emails backup into Zip file. Below are the steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Run Windows Explorer and Browse %Appdata%<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> Key to search %Appdata%<\/li>\n<li>Here is the full path <strong>C:\\Users\\Username\\AppData\\Roaming<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Find Thunderbird folder<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right-click<\/strong> on Thunderbird folder<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Send&gt;Compressed<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Now wait for Thunderbird folder is copied and compresses as zip archive file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Copy the compressed file and save it to external hard drive or wherever you want. Now, you can get complete Thunderbird backup, if all things go correctly with MBOX file. Extract the zip folder and import MBOX file with ImportExportTools add-on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawbacks_Of_Using_Manual_Methods\"><\/span><strong>Drawbacks Of Using Manual Methods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>There are various drawbacks of using manual way for Thunderbird backup.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The manual method takes time and is difficult to understand.<\/li>\n<li>No assurance of complete and correct export of emails.<\/li>\n<li>User must be technically trained to take Thunderbird backup.<\/li>\n<li>Chances of human errors are high with manual way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Way_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_to_Hard_Drive\"><\/span><strong>Professional Way to Backup Thunderbird Emails to Hard Drive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every user wants an effortless and secure solution to backup Thunderbird emails. For this, we suggest using professional solution to backup Thunderbird emails to hard drive. Use <strong>Sysessential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/mbox-to-pst-converter\/\">MBOX to PST Converter <\/a><\/strong>software which is an ideal solution to backup Thunderbird emails. In a few simple steps, one can save Thunderbird emails in PST file with attachments.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-download-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/dl\/mboxtopst.exe\"><span class='mb-text'>Download Now<\/span><\/a> <a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-buy-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/order\/mbox-to-outlook-converter.html\"><span class='mb-text'>Buy Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Backup_Thunderbird_Emails_Into_PST_File\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Backup Thunderbird Emails Into PST File<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the software.<\/li>\n<li>Add Thunderbird emails or MBOX file.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Export Option as PST<\/li>\n<li>Mention target location to save PST file.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Convert Now button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You will get Thunderbird emails saved into PST file format at your local system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_More_About_Professional_Tool_For_Thunderbird_Emails_Backup\"><\/span><strong>Know More About Professional Tool For Thunderbird Emails Backup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The software allows adding multiple MBOX files to save into PST file format.<\/li>\n<li>The program supports more than 20+ email clients that save data in MBOX format.<\/li>\n<li>The utility directly load Thunderbird mailboxes from default location.<\/li>\n<li>Users can move bulk MBOX files into Outlook PST file format.<\/li>\n<li>The software creates single or multiple PST files for backup of Thunderbird mailboxes.<\/li>\n<li>A free trial of the software is available to test the efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Lines\"><\/span><strong>Bottom Lines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Users have their own reasons for Thunderbird backup. Through this post, we provide choices of manual ways and professional solution. The manual solution is risky, complicated, and lengthy therefore professional solution is highly suggested to take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysessential.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-mozilla-thunderbird-to-hard-drive\/\"><strong>Backup<\/strong> <strong>Mozilla Thunderbird to Hard Drive<\/strong><\/a>. A free demo of the software is provided to check the working before users purchase the license version. The free edition allows backup of first 10 items per folder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: In this guide, you will learn the process to backup Thunderbird emails to avoid corruption of MBOX files. With the solution in this blog, users can backup Thunderbird mailbox data into external hard drive. 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