why is backing up email so difficult?

Answer 1

It is built into Microsoft outlook (the one that comes with office)

First go to the file menu and choose import and export.

when the box opens, choose export to a file (the first option)

Then choose either tab separated values (windows) or comma separated values (windows)

click next and choose the folder you want to export and click next,

Enter the file name you wish to export to and click next

Experiment with the various different output formats and see which is best for you

There is also a similar way on outlook express. Go to file and go to export and go to mail.

I haven't tried this one so I can't give you instructions.

I hope this helps

Answer 2

The fastest way.(Microsoft Outlook). Click start button ==> Run ==> type c:\ and click ENTER. When the explorer is opened click Tools on the top. From menu choose Folder Options... ==> click View. Check Show hidden files and folder and click OK. Next go into "Documents and Settings" folder on C drive ==> "YourUserName" ==>"Local Settings"==>"Application Data"==>"Microsoft"==>"Outlook" in this folder there should be file with extension 'pst' usually is "Outlook.pst" -> this is your email (it can be your backup just copy it in save place). This method can save your time because when you want to do the backup from Outlook it takes ages.

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madremedy

Answer 3

It isn't difficult. All you need to do is identify the email you want to backup and then click on SaveAs.

Answer 4

Beats me. You'd think email programs would have it built in, but to really back up everything, email, account info, filters, etc., you often need third-party products.

Answer 5

because they hide it in program files