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Best folder to begin recursive backup from?

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Recently had difficulty recovering my Thunderbird and Lightning files after a crash in Ubuntu 14.04. Is .thunderbird the best place to start a recursive backup?

Recently had difficulty recovering my Thunderbird and Lightning files after a crash in Ubuntu 14.04. Is .thunderbird the best place to start a recursive backup?

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I would say yes, but it sort of depends where .Thunderbird is. Try the info below to be sure.

Click on the help menu and then the troubleshooting information. Click the open button for the profile folder.

That location or any above it is a good starting point for a backup.

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I would say yes, but it sort of depends where .Thunderbird is. Try the info below to be sure.

Click on the help menu and then the troubleshooting information. Click the open button for the profile folder.

That location or any above it is a good starting point for a backup.