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Originally Posted by cybmole
i know how to do it - it is just tedious - go to import and export - backup the main folder,as pst; then backup the archive folder as pst, then export the reg keys which hold the account details and passwords...then reverse all that on the new PC.... but then that does not copy over all the rules and filters - I have yet more instruction for that somewhere.... I have moved some accounts to imap in thunderbird and I think all I need do there is backup and restore tbird's app data folder.... i considered moving all to imap but I like the old fashioned local filters and folders set up that I've had for years in outlook
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Why am I not surprised that Outlook stores crucial information in registry keys.
Yes, Thunderbird does the right thing IMO and stores account info and suchlike in the AppData.
I would suggest reconsidering the idea of moving your old POP3 setup over to IMAP; the important thing is getting all your old, sorted data uploaded via IMAP to your email server, then you can simply sign in on a new computer and sync.
Syncing is something you want to do. There is no purpose in restricting yourself to archaic email protocols just because it was the only option when you first set up your email.
I know more than a few people who are kicking themselves for using POP3, because when their ancient computers
stopped working, they were stuck. Booting up to a linux LiveUSB in order to copy the .pst is a considerable degree of awkwardness that is far more uncomfortable and tedious than spending some time, NOW, to future-proof your email!