Outlook Express Backup 6.5

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Editor's Rating:
4.0 stars
Average User Rating:
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271,499
Requirements:
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Internet Explorer 5.0
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Date Added:
July 01, 2003
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Publisher's description of Outlook Express Backup

From Genie-Soft:

Create backups or archives of all your Outlook Express data with support for multiple identities to virtually any storage media. Outlook Express Backup supports automatic media spanning and has an automatic backup scheduler. You also can back up your data as a self-executable, standalone EXE file that can be executed on any machine even if Outlook Express Backup is not installed. You can back up multiple identities, message rules, all accounts, preferences, blocked senders, signatures, stationery, your Windows Address Book, Internet Explorer settings, and your Windows Favorites. You also can view and extract individual e-mails inside the backup file without having to restore all emails first. Outlook Express Backup supports a wide selection of storage media; it can back up to hard-disk locations, LAN, FTP, CD, DVD, and removable devices. It also gives the user a choice among three backup modes: Normal Backup, Incremental Backup, and Mirror Backup. Version 6.5 is a bug fixing release.

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Editor's review of Outlook Express Backup

4.0 stars

Although Outlook Express Backup's purpose is fairly narrow, it does what it does very well, with a full complement of features we expect to see in a good backup utility. Its name defines its limits; this program will back up your Outlook Express e-mail and configuration files. However, it does go a bit beyond that by also backing up Internet Explorer bookmarks and any files that you manually select. The interface is nice and clean, highlighting its three main functions: backing up, restoring, and scheduling. A wizard walks you through the creation of a backup, which is useful for novice users. The program includes essential features for a backup utility, such as the ability to schedule jobs, compression of backup files, and encryption of your archive. You also can choose the level of compression and encryption. One unfortunate drawback is that you can't include folders among the manually selected files, making it inappropriate for more general backups. This program is extremely useful for those who use Outlook Express and don't know where its files are hidden. If you can figure that out, however, a more general backup utility is a better option.

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5 stars

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Version: Outlook Express Backup 6.5

"best email backup software seen"

by mikebohanus on August 10, 2005

Pros: It's the best email backup software so far and I like it.

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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Version: Outlook Express Backup 6.5

"Great Product - Does Exactly What It Says"

by PendlebG on April 18, 2007

Pros: This is a brilliant product, that quickly and easily does exactly what it say, in addition to backing up your address book and favourites folder

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3 stars

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Version: Outlook Express Backup 6.5

"fairly good, but too narrow"

by nicephoto on September 17, 2007

Pros: It does what it claims; and it is easy to use.

Cons: However, it is really too narrow. I don't see it has any competitive advantages over other backup software. Most backup software can backup files / disks, so email can also be backed up. Some backup software even offer wizards to backup emails, e.g. DriveHQ Online Backup can backup files, Outlook emails, Outlook Express emails and other emails, etc.

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5 stars

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Version: Outlook Express Backup 6.5

"Excellent Program"

by berengaria on March 4, 2007

Pros: Wow! I really like this program. It's easy to use for straightforward OE backup, OE restore and scheduling. Also, it has many extra settings and features for those users who want more extensive backup capabilities. Genie-Soft has thought of everything.

Cons: A small glitch or two with restore of IE settings that I was able to fix easily.

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5 stars

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Version: Outlook Express Backup 6.5

"Fast, easy to use, zero learning-time"

by BijanK on September 29, 2006

Pros: A fast package, well-done, good-looking, easy to install and run. Even compresses your backup.

Cons: Didn't find anything on first glance.

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