# Mozilla Thunderbird Users - Question

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mozilla-thunderbird-users-question/66230>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [April 15, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mozilla-thunderbird-users-question/66230 "2009-04-15T17:04:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mozilla-thunderbird-users-question/66230/1 "2009-04-15T17:04:04Z")

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I need to reformat my HD and I was wondering if there was a way to ‘pack up’ and export my email settings to make it easier when I reinstall the program. I manage 5 different email accounts so it would save me a lot of time!

I’ve searched Google and came up with a few spotty suggestions but nothing concrete. Anyone know? :gotme:

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mozilla-thunderbird-users-question/66230/2 "2009-04-15T17:47:59Z")

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Vista or XP?

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mozilla-thunderbird-users-question/66230/3 "2009-04-15T18:12:46Z")

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XP

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**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mozilla-thunderbird-users-question/66230/4 "2009-04-15T18:15:54Z")

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I’m pretty sure in the %AppData%/Mozilla folder is all your settings/profiles. If you back this up it will probably be able to be restored. Check out the Thunderbird help section or forums or FAQ and look for backing up profiles. Should be able to find something.

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mozilla-thunderbird-users-question/66230/5 "2009-04-15T18:53:28Z")

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Cool man, thanks! I’ll give that a shot.

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**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mozilla-thunderbird-users-question/66230/6 "2009-04-15T20:14:49Z")

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I was just looking at something similar for Firefox becuase I hate reinstalling and losing all my favorites and add-ons etc.

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**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mozilla-thunderbird-users-question/66230/7 "2009-04-18T00:07:40Z")

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C:\Documents and Settings\your user name\Local Settings\Application Data\mozilla hunderbird  
then copy the tuderbird folder saves all your settings  
remember to enable hidden folders these folders are hidden thats why there hard to find.