How to save all messages on my computer when I delete account
I have a business account that is closed. I want to save the messages in my computer, but am concerned that if I "delete" the account, everything will be lost. How do I set this up?
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Hello DocSpratley
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Michael
Using an Asus tower with Windows 8.1. Running Thunderbird 31.6.0
Is the account IMAP or POP? Are mails in the local folders global local storage or shown in the folder tree under their own account?
The account was IMAP. The mail is in a folder tree under their own account, but under TB I have 6 other accounts listed when I open the program....each with their own folders and account.
My person choice of methods is.
Install the import export tools add-on. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/importexporttools/ Export the mail to eml format to your hard disk
USe the same tool to re-import them to local folders in Thunderbird.
The same can be achieved through drag and drop directly to Thunderbird local folders. By I feel the export/Import process leaves a better trail of crumbs if something goes wrong.