Outlook Backup, Outlook 2013, Outlook 2010, Outlook 2007, Outlook 2003 Backup

10.60 - 30/11/2021

MOBackup is Windows 11 and Office 2021 compatible
Browser data and My Documents can be selectively restored even without Outlook profile
Settings: Verification that both backup folders are not on the same drive
Data recovery: if file to be overwritten is in use, it will be tried to delete it for 10 seconds
deleting all temporary files after data recovery
Bugfix when selectively restoring your own files
when restoring Vivaldi favorites, the browser must be closed
catching the error "EWriteError" when writing the log file

10.51 - 19/04/2021

improved check whether the Vivaldi browser is installed
output in the report when the test period of the Backup File Unlocker has expired
in the Viewer it is again correctly displayed whether the backup file is password protected

10.50 - 01/03/2021

High DPI display for high resolution monitors
data restore from Outlook 2016/2019 is now backward compatible with Outlook 2013
improved integration of Outlook data files
selective data recovery overwrites existing data file
data restore from Outlook 2016/2019 is now backward compatible with Outlook 2013
backup files are 7zip, WinRar compatible if not secured with a password
percentage display during backup
Restore process has been moved to a thread
Detection of the installation of the Vivaldi browser has been revised
Internet Explorer and Firefox are also backed up in trial version
even more settings are backed up for Chrome, Edge Chromium, Opera and Vivaldi browsers
the name of the restore report additionally contains the restore date (Outlook_Restore_2021-01-28_10-43-10.log)
possible file error when calling "Extract data files".
additionally catching the error when the backup information cannot be read
fixed memory leaks when exiting the program
suppressing "can't initialize" if the temporary folder can't be created
correct display of the monthly task scheduler setting on High DPI monitors
when saving the selected options, the program did not remember Edge Chromium

10.25 - 07/07/2020

Software graphics renewed and sizes adapted to High DPI
"invalid file name" of the log file if the last character of the profile name is not a valid file name character
when restoring the data, files are only moved, if the directories are different
after Edge Chromium update and no browser start, "Local State" error occurs when saving Edge Chromium favorites

10.20 - 25/05/2020

Extended: via the settings menu you can define that no window is displayed on automated backup
when double clicking on .mobackup file you ended up in an endless loop
version information in the backup comment can contain invalid characters and was therefore not readable
correct check, whiche browser was saved: Chrome or Edge Chrome
after opening a window, it cannot be opened again via a shortcut (F5, or similar)
fixed error when restoring Firefox favorites
display error, the main window was too small
when saving the report (SaveLog)

10.10 - 21/02/2020 (Build 182)

transferred path specifications to the task planner are in Unicode format (bugfix: "parameter file wasn't found")

10.10 - 14/02/2020

integrated task scheduler, which automatically transfers the configuration to the Windows task scheduler; thus, it is no longer necessary to log mot files into the system
Support of the new browser Edge (Chromium) from Microsoft
Support for saving profiles of the Vivaldi browser
Saving & Loading the Program Settings
Start parameter /USEONLYINI : if the ini file cannot be accessed in the case of a portable service license due to delays in the network, this parameter is not used to access the registry, but to display an error message
an automated backup can also be defined when Outlook is opened
new interface layout "Windows 10 Clear Day
in the report more detailed output of the Windows version
when backing up and restoring, an attempt is made for 30 seconds to access the file that was requested but locked by the system
during the update search there is a timeout of 10 seconds
locked files from auto-complete are bypassed and listed as errors in the report, but the backup is still considered error-free
Catch the errors EWriteError, EOSError and EZFException and instead display a meaningful error message
shadow copies of the STC program from StorageCraft are also supported
advanced search for multiple Outlook installations
when restoring the Vivaldi favorites, the other browsers were skipped, and had to be selectively restored again
correct symbol display when restoring the mail accounts
the registry import was aborted if the name of a registry entry contained the character ".
[00409A7C] System.TObject.InheritsFrom -> Next button was clicked too fast when listing data files
[0088500E] DFFileInfo.TDFFileInfo.Init -> incorrect reading of Outlook version information
"free invalid or unknown memory block" when closing the program
due to too many error messages the notification window is not active by default

9.69 - 04/09/2019

correct display of the start window on computers with higher DPI value

9.69 - 19/08/2019

optional copying of the backup file only if the optional folder and the backup folder are different
Intercept that the size of the backup file cannot be read because it is located in the cloud
during the update search, the proxy server field must not be empty if the check mark is set
restart the Backup File Unlocker if the license is not recognized because there is no feedback via the windows PIPE
the german buttons JA and NEIN will be displayed now in English language (YES / NO)

9.68 - 05/08/2019

new and faster data compression variant (older backups are still compatible)
Backup data while Outlook is running, with the extra Backup File Unlocker Service to be installed separately
clear surface display in Windows 10 with scaled fonts (higher DPI values)
Interface can be changed to Windows 10 style and 10 different layouts adopt
Edge favorites will be backed up and restored
Save the Excel and Word settings and the list of recently used documents
Save and restore the Email templates
automatic download of updates
new option: second optional backup folder to store the backup file
Start, successful or faulty end of backup is displayed in Windows 10 Notification Center during automated backup.
optional sending of the backup report by e-mail to a previously specified e-mail address
Time saving: 21 file extensions are not compressed when backing up your own files
Save opened tabs, defined shortcuts and TabSessions in browser Vivaldi
changed search for Opera and Firefox installations
adjusting the System Information in the Backup Report
when moving the data files during recovery, a status indicator is also displayed
if the original drive is not present during the 1:1 recovery, an alternative folder will be asked for
if there is not enough disk space left, the data recovery will be aborted.
also data files linked with "mlink" will be saved and restored correctly

8.34 - 20/10/2017

Bugfix

8.33 - 11/07/2017

Firefox Bugfix

8.31 - 31/05/2017

Bugfixes

8.26 - 09/08/2016

Bugfixes

8.21 - 03/02/2016

Bookmarks and Settings from the "new" Opera can be backed up
Backup and Restore of the Bookmarks and Settings of the new browser Vivaldi
The browser Safari is not supported anymore, because the Windows version is discontinued by Apple
Readout of Mail Accounts: Support of Hotmail as Exchange Active Sync account
New Option for automatic shut down of Outlook: Display of a notice to save all work in progress
Time saving: Outlook will be restarted already before moving and checking the backup file
Data security: In case only IMAP accounts are used since Outlook 2013, a notice will be displayed, to store Contacts, Calendar and Tasks in a local pst file (see also Notice and Guidance)
The standard license can also be used on a portable drive, if it is a system drive
Program settings are saved in an ini file and no longer in the Windows Registry, when using the service license
Country-specific folder names are considered when saving the Signatures
Bugfixes:
- Automatic reactivation of a connected network drive: A warning that it is not available shouldn't be displayed anymore
- MOBackup did not start again after performing a backup
- Improved detection of the Windows User Profile Folder
- '$xy' is not a valid integer value, when E-mail Accounts are moved from Outlook 2016 to 2013
- '' is not a valid integer value, when reseting Outlook
- In case the Backup File Splitting is active the profile name contains spaces, the file was cut off at the space character and could not be moved to the Backup Folder
- "Void data type for 'Service Name'." when correcting the Address Book View

8.0 - 21/07/2015

Support of Outlook 2016 (also Office 365)
Works with Windows 10
Supports multiple Office installations
Currently used Outlook version can be selected in the program settings
BugFix:
- Error correction of the function "Correct Address Book View" extended
- E-mail Account data are possibly available as string and not binary
- Invalid data type 001e6700
- Catching Error: "MaxAllowedZone"
- Avoid errors while creating Log Files

7.96 - 25/11/2014

Readout of E-mail Accounts: Port 25 and 100 are default values for E-mail Accounts
Backup of E-mail Account Passwords will now be made by selecting a separate option only
During restore you will be asked, whether the Passwords shall be displayed in a separate window
the Passwords are now kept in the memory only
Separate Password Protection at "Readout E-Mail Accounts", in order to avoid the readout by unauthorized persons
BugFixes:
- Size of OST Files will now be displayed in the Restore Report
- Settings: Possibility of entering the value 0 as time specification, to deactivate the Update Search Reminder

7.95 - 22/04/2014

view and export more information about mail account settings (SSL, SPA, Secure)
Viewer: automatic selection of the newest backup file
BugFixes:
- option "split backup file" could cause an error output in test of integrity, even if the backup was ok

7.91 - 18/11/2013

small changes in backup report list
BugFixes:
- import of registry data (software is not responding on .ols files)

7.90 - 22/10/2013

catch the "Stream read error" problem (usually caused by Avira Anti Virus)
repeated control of the saved registry data (during the backup this data can be deleted by antivirus programs)
BugFixes:
- import of registry data > 300kB

7.80 - 29/08/2013

Menu TOOLS - READ E-MAIL ACCOUNTS, to view and export the mail account settings
backing up the mail account settings (all Outlook versions) including passwords from Outlook 2003 upwards
when you restore the data mail account settings and passwords will be displayed in an overview
new option to shut down the computer in an automated backup

7.50 - 06/05/2013

Support of Business Contact Managers 2013
The synchronisation tool Syncing.NET 5.0 is fully supported (automated start and stop of the program)
The synchronisation tool SimpleSYN 3.0 is fully supported (automated start and stop of the program)
Menu TOOLS: Change Default Directory, in order to configure, where new data files should be stored
Completely revised integration of Data Files to Outlook; From now on, you can also transfer Offline Files to another system without any problems (therefore at least one successful connect to the Exchange Server is necessary, since Outlook 2013)
It is no longer required, that all drives are available, when doing a 1:1 Restore
Notes and Journal Options don't need to be backed up anymore since Outlook 2013
Available storage space will be checked, before moving a created backup file to its final destination. If it's insufficient, an appropriated notice with a 'repeat' option will be shown.
MOBackup checks, that the Restore isn't attempted with an older version of the program
Program styling reworked for Windows Systems using the 'Classical View'
BugFixes:
- Notices concerning empty folders aren't displayed anymore during backup
- Checking, if original drive is available, when restoring a single file, otherwise switching to default path
- Catching Access Violation, if Backup Report can't be loaded in the Backup Overview
- Display correct size of splitted Backup Files
- Consider complete path, when counting total size of Data Files to be restored
- Calculating drive depending free storage space, when doing a Restore
- Selected wrong drive, when checking the available disk space while extracting Data Files
- Prevent unneccessary Error Notice, when restoring the OneNote Database

7.0 - 02/10/2012

Support of Outlook 2013
Compatible with Window 8 (Release Preview)
AES 256 Bit data encryption for increased security of password protected backup files
Notice, if MOBackup runs in administrator mode and Outlook is probably backed up with the wrong Windows User
User interface revised
New and larger program icons
Automatic transfer of categories from Outlook 2003 and older to Outlook 2007 and newer
Backup of Safari Top Sites
Backup of Opera SpeedDial Lists
Backup of most visited websites from Chrome
BugFixes:
- Correction of function "Correct Address Book View"
- Installation routine memorizes last installation path
- Corrected output "Saving Google Chrome Bookmarks"
- Saving drive location of data file for uniqe selection during data file comparison and restore
- Correction of Address Book View now also possible on Windows 64Bit
- Recognition of a new Google Chrome installation
- Outlook data files with similar file name in the backup will be restore to the correct path now
- Correct file path when creating the results website
- Corrected internal counter while including data files in Outlook

6.91 - 17/02/2012

Option for automated shut down of the PC after successful finished backup
Completely revised BCM Backup; shut down of the SQL-Server with administrator rights is no longer necessary
Improved selection logic of Options dependent on the Main Data File in the Restore Wizard
compatible with Windows 8 (Developer Preview)
The BCM Database requests Administrator rights, when backing up or restoring data and starts, if desired, with Administrator rights again
New Setting: Option, whether changed folder names shall affect also automated Backups
Automatically catching error messages
BugFixes:
- Couldn't detect data files for backup on some PCs
- Automatic apply of changed backup folder setting only for manual backups
- Check for errors: Problem with splitted backups solved
- Erroneous display of comments when restoring a backup
- Infinite loop when restoring Outlook Today with the same Windows User

6.75 - 22/09/2011

Moving of backup file after finishing backup not by default, but now available as option in the program settings
Menu TOOLS: Added direct link to the Microsoft PST repair tool ScanPST
The backup folder defined in the program setting is used as primary destination when performing automated backups
Expanded report: Deleted backup files will be listed
BugFixes:
- Size of "My Documents" folder incl. subfolders will be determined, if selected for backup
- Button TEST won't be displayed, if no backup file is selected in the Backup Viewer
- Increased speed of integrity check after backup
- File size comparison without result in certain cases
- Corrected progress indicator of integrity check

6.70 - 30/08/2011

Compiling the backup completely to the temporary folder, in order to speed up backups to slower USB sticks
Thereby also reduced network activity
Preventing shutdown of monitor and computer during the backup (bypass energy saving options)
AutoComplete information from older Outlook versions to Outlook 2010 can be imported automatically now
Also when restoring data, the program Syncing.net will be closed
Upward compatibility of MOTask files; future options will be saved, even if they are not defined
If the data file can't be moved when restoring a backup, an error message is displayed
Corrected detemination of Opera since version 11.50
Firefox 4.x/5.x Bookmarks - deleting temporary bookmarks before restoring data
Displays warning, if disk space is insufficient to create an automated backup
BugFixes:
- Correction of Address Book also works, if only one profile exists
- Personal Address Book (only till Outlook 2003) will be restored to the correct standard folder

6.45 - 10/05/2011

BugFixes:
- Detection of installed Browsers corrected
- Detection of included Data Files, in case two Data Files from Outlook 2002 are still listed as string
- Storing at least three backups by default, if settings haven't been changed
- If only one Outlook Profile existed, Address Book View couldn't be used
- Read and write of binary data, when restoring a Backup

6.40 - 10/04/2011

Additional Feature: "Correct Address Book View", in order to make Contacts available in the Address Book again
Network capability when selecting a backup file for restore reintegrated
Due to incompatibilities Outlook 2000 and Outlook 2002 had to be excluded from 1:1 Restore
Printer selection dialog will be displayed before printing report
BugFixes:
- Integration of BCM Databases in SQL Server 2008 Express
- If the Internet Explorer hasn't been started once and the option "Delete already existing IE Favorites before restoring" is selected when restoring a backup, MOBackup deletes all backup files, because the system returns a wrong folder path
- Appearance of the file list adapted for large system fonts

6.31 - 22/12/2010

Note and red highlight, when using size limited data files (2 GB, ANSI format) in Outlook 2003 or higher
Additional Feature: "Reset Outlook" expanded to Outlook 2010 standard paths
BugFixes:
- Considering the new default storage paths when importing data files into new Outlook 2010 system
- Troubleshooting when restoring empty junk mail settings to Outlook 2010
- Prevent update check when performing automated backup
- Cancellation of Firefox profile selection when restoring a backup resulted in a list index error

6.16 - 22/10/2010

BugFixes:
- Error when starting MOBackup on Windows 7 64 Bit
- Software starts now again without User Account Control (UAC) request

6.15 - 08/10/2010

Optimization of the export routine of profile dependent Junk E-mail Options: 10,000 senders in less than 1 second (previously 7 minutes!!!)
Backup of the OneNote Databases completely revised
Tools Menu: Unblock blocked E-mail Attachments
Internal reorganization of the registry exports to data streams
Extended information on access violations
Password request can be completed with an ENTER now
MOTask system link will always be newly created, if the storage location of mobackup.exe changes
BugFixes:
- Error during shutdown of the BCM SQL Server
- Backup of Safari 5 Bookmarks
- Wrong allocation of E-mail Accounts and Personal Folders while a 1:1 Restore
- Correct display issue, when Quick Access Toolbars or Custom Forms are not available
- "Duplicate Object Index" message while backing up Firefox Bookmarks, if multiple profiles are using the same data
- Abort of the Firefox profile selection results in a "List Index Error", when restoring a backup
- Extracting Data Files -> Interception of access violation when including in Outlook

6.07 - 15/07/2010

Detects Outlook 2010 32Bit and 64Bit
Additional backup of:
- Business Contact Manager 2010 Databases
- Quick Access Toolbars (since Office 2007) & Ribbons (since Office 2010)
- OneNote Notebooks (since Office 2007)
- Outlook Today - Welcome Page, including self defined homepage
- All Options from the Outlook menu TOOLS - OPTIONS; individually selectable
New feature: Delete Outlook Data (e.g. after deinstallation)
Software supports Unicode characters; files with Cyrillic or Chinese haracters in the file name can be backed up now
Displays backup report in the Backup Viewer
The selected settings for a backup can be saved per profile for the next backup
MOBackup files stored in the folder "My Documents" won't be backed up
Windows typical display of backup status
Security query when trying to abort the "Automate Backup" Wizard
Possible to switch between Backup Report and Graphical Display after backup
Displays the time in the backup report (from/till)
Additional data can be selected, when performing a 1:1 Restore
The restored profile will be set as default, when performing a 1:1 Restore
FAT32 (4 GB) is selectable for file splitting now
Warning for FAT32 formatted drives, if backup file exceeds maximum file size
Update Search interval is freely selectable between 0 and 90 days (0 = never ask)
Installation now also possible for restricted users
Software is digitally signed now
BugFixes:
- Incorrect encrypted password in automated backup
- Firefox problem when performing the 1:1 Restore
- Catching the error message, if the settings file can't be written
- Access violation when reading the PST file in Outlook 2001/2002
- Access violation when starting Outlook automatically
- Access violation when reading Outlook Home & Business 2010
- Error: no access to invisible window in the settings dialog
- Correct display of file sizes in the "Split Backup File" settings
- Deletes uncompleted backups automatically
- Shows real instead of compressed file size in the "Extract Data Files" wizard

5.12 - 16/02/2010

BugFix: Avoiding the possible error: Duplicate Object Index when saving Send & Receive Group Settings

5.10 - 05/02/2010

Full support of Outlook 2010 Beta
Backup and Restore of Opera 10 Bookmarks
Display of a notification if Unicode characters are used in filenames (only when manually creating a backup)
BugFix: when determining the backup size, the selected "My Documents" have not been considered
BugFix: if disk space has been insufficient, the program did not access the reallocated disk space
BugFix: saving to the wrong folder when restoring data files
BugFix: display of backed up data files, even if no standard data file was saved
BugFix: LoadPop3 error corrected
BugFix: removed update check when performing an automated backup

5.0 - 24/07/2009: New Release

Additional Backup Options:
- Outlook 2007 Quick Parts
- Office 2007 Quick Style Sets
- Custom Forms
- Custom Dictionaries, also in Unicode format
- any Folders and Files from the Windows folder "My Documents"
- Internet Explorer 8 WebSlices
- Bookmarks of the browsers Apple Safari and Google Chrome
optional 1:1 Image of the Outlook data for an easier transfer of all settings
the graphics used in Signatures will be read, copied to the default system folder and the path in the Signature will be changed accordingly
separate button for creating an Automated Backup
instead of a Batch File a MOTask File will be used
optional start of the Windows Task Scheduler after creation of a MOTask File
check whether the appropriate drives are available when starting a backup
BCM Server will only be stopped, if the selected profile contains a data base which should be saved
slightly revised user interface
expanded and more clearly arranged display of the saved data
multiple locked files will now be listed grouped
while restoring the Data File MOBackup, checking whether the specified windows folder exists and switching to the standard path if necessary
if it's not possible to exit Outlook in the usual way, the process will be terminated after 20 seconds
BugFix: while restoring hexadecimal digits to the registry
BugFix: showing file sizes of the uncompressed data files while restoring
BugFix: improved exit of the Help in Windows Vista
BugFix: deleting the last backup file causes access violation in the Viewer of MOBackup

4.30 - 24/01/2009

compatible to Windows 7

4.25 - 16/01/2009

Full support of the synchronization tool Syncing.NET (automatic shut down and start of the software)
Backup of Firefox 3 bookmarks, even if Firefox is running
Safer shut down of Outlook by MOBackup
Information, that corresponding browser needs to be closed when restoring data
Interception of empty folder names ("Folder can't be created.")
Already exitisting temporary files will be deleted before restoring a backup
Trouble shooting, if interface is not supported when embedding data files to Outlook
Bugfixes:
- Fixed incorrect display of RSS-Feed option while restoring data
- Problem with definition of file size (bigger than 2 GB) for splitted backup files
- Problem with POP3.ols when restoring data
- Removed black bar, which occured when creating a backup at Windows XP (Classic view)
- Problem with empty error display at automated backup
- Corrected picture allocation while creating a desktop icon
- Corrected display when double clicking a MOBackup backup file
- Outlook 2000: possible error "... isn't an integer value" while determining the profile name, if it contains the character '['
- Possible access violation "FindFlatHint" at automated backup
- If not all data files could be saved, the whole backup was marked as faulty at the automated backup
- Intercept an access violation, if no local data files exists in the selected profile
- Problem when restoring encrypted backup files (mobprefs.zip, iefav.zip und POP3.OLS)
- Interception of "'' is not a valid integer value", if MOBackup can't determine current Outlook version

4.10 - 04/08/2008

New function: Selective unpacking & automated including of data files (PST files) into Outlook without overwriting existing files
New option: Segmenting of backups with freely definable file sizes (min. 1MB)
New function: Backup of the BCM 2007 database
Integration of 2003 and 2007 databases in existing Business Contact Manager installations
New routine for determining of the BCM installation
Backup of Favorites of the browser Mozilla Firefox 3
Additional checkup functions in the viewer in order to test backup files later
Checkup, whether Backup File Unlocker (file Access Manager) is running and corresponding decision making for user
Enhanced checkup, whether data files have been saved correctly (CRC check)
Better installation routine
Bugfixes
- correct reading of proxy server information while checking for a software update
- correct move of filters and rules file from Outlook 2000
- to prevent a locking of the data files, the BCM server service will be restarted after having finished the backup

3.65 - 07/01/2008

Backup of Favorites, Contacts, Notes and Widgets of the Opera browser
Backup of the Microsoft Office AutoCorrect lists and settings for tool bars and menus
Backup the Internet Explorer security zones
New option: Always backup all active data files while executing the automated backup
Several bug fixes concerning Windows Vista

3.40 - 14/05/2007

full Windows Vista compatible
support of MS Outlook 2007 official release
reworked the detection of the used BCM database files completely
Check, whether MOBackup is allowed to write to the specified folder (very important for use with Windows Vista)
new option for enabling backups with an add-on while working continuous with Outlook
new option for deactivating the integrity check after finishing a backup
selection page for automated backup changed
Windows Address Book excluded from backup and restore at Windows Vista
enhanced error display, if no profile is existent
smaller "cosmetical" changes
enhancement: report output customized to Windows Vista
BugFix: Registering of the backup (file name) extension at Vista by an add-on

3.0 - 15/12/2006

First release of the english version
support of MS Outlook 2007 Beta 2
Windows Vista compatible
Backup and restore of Business Contact Manager Datenbases (since Version 2003)
Backup of RSS Feeds in Outlook 2007

before

first german version started in January 2004 ( http://www.mobackup.de )
regular updates till version 3 in August 2006

Version History

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