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ABC Windows Mail Backup for Windows Vista - restore problem

punto123
punto123 Posts: 147 Forumite
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edited 8 April 2011 at 4:43PM in Techie Stuff
hi all

i downloaded the above program from their website

http://www.outlook-express-email-backup.com/windows-mail-backup/

it backed all my mail and settings,with a file ending of wmb.

i then reformatted my vista machine

the problem is when i come to restore the file, it wants me to register and pay the $ 39.99 dollars.


i was under the impression from the website that i would be able to use the full features for a limited time, but obviously i got it wrong :o

"We offer free trial versions with a time limitation, with which you can ensure your satisfaction and system compatibility before you buy (All exe files have installer and uninstaller included)."

is the a free program that would be able to restore this files or another way around, or do i need to pay for the program,

many thanks

Comments

  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    You need to pay for the programme as it uses a custom file type.

    Worst part in this is that Vista already comes with a tool to do this for you...File and Settings Transfer
  • punto123
    punto123 Posts: 147 Forumite
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    thank you for your reply , what an idiot i have been :)
  • punto123
    punto123 Posts: 147 Forumite
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    any one else have any suggestions before i purchase this software , what a silly mistake i have made
  • jayme1
    jayme1 Posts: 2,154 Forumite
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    which email service do you use (hotmail, gmail ect.)? and is the email on the server? if it is you can just re-add the email from the server, if it isn't on the server anymore then as the magic 8-ball says 'Outlook does not look good'
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