I am setting up Time Machine to back up the files on my iMac. I want to exclude Applications, the System, and related files for space reasons, but want to make sure that I get a backup of my e-mail files. I have searched for the MAIL folder but can't find it. What is the path to where the e-mails are stored in Mountain Lion? Thanks
In OS X Mountain Lion, Mail stores your mails in ~/Library/Mail/V2. It's a hidden folder, so it's being backed up
Hmm - out of curiosity - would the User Library be part of the System deep down in the file hierarchy?
@ ReidMac:
Not sure if excluding the System (or Applications for that matter) would be wise - it may prevent you from being able to restore from Time Machine in case your system is borked? If size is of concern - and since Time Machine keeps making backups until the disk/partition is full - have you considered a different backup strategy, such as a bootable clone which needs exactly the same amount of space as your system currently uses?
ReidMac wrote:
I am setting up Time Machine to back up the files on my iMac. I want to exclude Applications, the System, and related files for space reasons, but want to make sure that I get a backup of my e-mail files. I have searched for the MAIL folder but can't find it. What is the path to where the e-mails are stored in Mountain Lion? Thanks
Don't set any exclusions, if more space is needed use a larger drive, if that is not acceptable use a different backup system.
Where is the mail folder in Mtn. Lion?
