How To Import PCV To Thunderbird Efficiently
MozBackup
This is Windows-only standalone utility and not really any Thunderbird’s extension. MozBackup working is through backing Thunderbird’s profile into one single file (which would be named as “*.pcv”). This file could restore on that same MS Windows machine or also on any different system. One can also use this utility for backing up & restoring Mozilla Suite, Netscape 7 as well as Firefox profiles too. One can download the MozBackup utility from its homepage, where extra documentation is even there. In this blog, we will be discussing on how to import PCV to Thunderbird. Use MozBackup 1.5.2 Beta 1 because other versions such as Mozbackup 1.5.1 is usually working fine but some few users have the problems where it doesn’t backup everything. In case of Beta doesn’t seem to have this issue.
Steps To Import PCV To Thunderbird
- In case Thunderbird is still running, then exit it
- After that, download & install MozBackup utility
- Launch MozBackup
- Then, choose the option for “Backup” to convert PCV file to Thunderbird
- Now, keep following the instructions for the process
- At next screen’s bottom side, provide backup file’s location (the file with extension “*.pcv”), which would be created
- Note the location of this file where it will get stored
- Keep clicking on through rest of the screens that appear until this .pcv file creates
- Now, burn this .pcv file on some CD as part of the process to export PCV to Thunderbird
- Store this somewhere else to keep this safe
Process to Migrate PCV File to Thunderbird
- Ensure Mozilla Thunderbird is installed on the machine
- If it’s not yet launched, then launch that for ensuring “registry.dat” file is created
- Exit Mozilla Thunderbird application before you proceed
- Now, try to launching MozBackup utility
- Then, choose the option for “Restore” to restore PCV file to Thunderbird
- Then following the instructions is needed
- Next screen prompts “Select-the-profile-you-want-to-restore“
- The profile selects would get overwritten by profile’s contents that back up in “.pcv” file
- If overwriting is not required of any profile that is listed in MozBackup’s screen, then for that, one must create one new profile
- This can be done if you click “New-Profile” button
- Click “Refresh” button after that
- Or if it is not working, then exit MozBackup to continue the process to import PCV to Thunderbird
- After that, create new profile using Thunderbird’s Profile-Manager
- Then, launch MozBackup for again beginning the restore process
- Select “.pcv” file, which consists of profile that is backed-up
- If user is trying to restore to some other machine, then it’s needed to transfer that “.pcv” file to that particular system first
- Keep clicking on through rest of the screens that keep on appearing till your profile is restored
- Now, exit MozBackup utility to import PCV file to Thunderbird
- Now, launch Mozilla Thunderbird
- Restored profile would be there for use now
Issues Faced while Import PCV to Thunderbird
- Error messages can appear while doing the process
- CRC check errors can also appear. If they do not match, it reports .zip file as corrupt and does not allow users to extract those
If the requirement is for setting backup files’ default-folder, then go to MozBackup program-folder and look for the file that is called “backup.ini”. In this particular file, default backup-folder can be set as general-setting and/or this can be also be set for some particular Mozilla application (s).
Alternate Solution to Import PCV to Thunderbird
You can also make use of a third-party tool called Thunderbird Importer to convert PCV file to Thunderbird. Which is very efficient in its performance and can get you reach your required and expected results with very little effort and in very little time. The manual solution is sure a way out, but it is loaded with limitations. Errors are commonplace with the manual approach. Then the need to be technically proficient is mandatory to carry out the manual way. On the other hand, this third—party tool is much easier to use, and also it comes laden with many features and results guaranteed, unlike the manual method to Move PCV file to Thunderbird. To know more about the tool please read the following listed features:
- Migrate multiple MBOX files into Mozilla Thunderbird
- Maintains folder structure after the export process
- Compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 versions
- No file size limitation imposed by the conversion process
Conclusion
Manual methods work but only in some cases, while in intricate migrations, they tend to fail or show issues. To get away from any such damage and to keep such issues at bay, it is always good to invest a little in some fruitful 3rd party solution, which would be a good value for your money. The above blog discussed in detail all aspects of using the manual approach as well as that of a third-party tool. For some users, the manual way might work but for most of the users, a third-party tool rests as the best choice available to import PCV to Thunderbird.