How to Back Up Eudora Files

Don't wait until your computer crashes or a virus invades your hard drive before backing up your email files. Doing so on a regular basis will guarantee you won't lose valuable documents. Whether you are using Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X, these guidelines will help you back up your Eudora files.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Microsoft Windows
• Macintosh OS X
• Internet access
• POP3 or IMAP4 email account with an ISP (Internet service provider)
• Eudora

Instructions

1. Start by exiting your Eudora program.

2. Decide where you want to store your backup files, for instance, in your zip drive or removable storage drive.

3. Locate your Eudora files by clicking "Start," "Search" or "Find" and click "All Files and Folders." Enter the file name(s) or extensions you want to find and hit the "Search" button. Generally, Eudora file extensions are .mbx and .toc.

4. Use Windows Explorer's "Search" button as an alternate means of locating your files. Mac users can find their Eudora folder under the system folder.

5. Copy the files you want to back up to the location determined in step 2 and paste them in a new folder.

6. Restore your Eudora files by copying the .mbx and .toc files into the Eudora folder on your hard drive. You can choose to overwrite existing files or add the new files. Another option is to rename your files if you plan to restore them at a later date.

Tips & Warnings

• Take advantage of Eudora's automatic file backup service, which allows you to back up single files, folders and even hard drives.