- 1). Save the ImportExportTools plugin to your computer and make note of its location.
- 2). Launch Thunderbird on your computer and click to open the "Tools" menu. Click "Add-ons" and click the "Install" button that appears on the add-ons screen.
- 3). Navigate to the location where you saved the plugin, double click the file and click "Install Now" after the count down. Restart Thunderbird.
- 4). Open the "Tools" menu and hover over "ImportExportTools" to expand the options. Choose "Export Folder," if you require this option or choose to export email files. This will then allow you to choose the format that is compatible with your new email program
- 5). Choose the location where you wish to save your exported emails and allow the plugin to finish the process. You will then see a folder in the saved location, containing your email data in the format that you specified.
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