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Office 365 Backup Tool Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about licensing, system compatibility, standalone file processing, and migration steps for Office 365 Backup Tool.

Q Does Prism require Microsoft Outlook to be installed on my computer?

No. Prism Office 365 Backup Tool operates completely standalone. It connects directly via Microsoft Graph API and modern authentication, eliminating any requirement for Microsoft Outlook, MAPI subsystems, or local Office installations.

Q Can I backup Shared Mailboxes and In-Place Archive Mailboxes?

Yes. When authenticating with appropriate administrative or delegated permissions, Prism automatically discovers Primary Mailboxes, Shared Mailboxes, and secondary In-Place Archive folders.

Q How does Prism handle Microsoft Graph API throttling (HTTP 429)?

Prism features an adaptive rate limiter with exponential backoff and jitter. When Microsoft Graph sends a rate limit signal, Prism reads the Retry-After header and pauses transmission gracefully before resuming without dropping connections.

Q What happens if my internet disconnects during a large mailbox backup?

Prism maintains an internal SQLite transaction journal. When connectivity is restored, click Resume in the Resume Center. The engine skips all previously downloaded emails and resumes from the exact last successful item.

Q Is my Microsoft 365 data sent to any third-party cloud servers?

Prism runs on your local computer. All emails and credentials stream directly through an encrypted SSL/TLS tunnel between Microsoft Azure data centers and your local computer storage.

Q Can I export Office 365 emails to PDF with attachments intact?

Yes. Prism generates spec-compliant ISO 19005 PDF documents with original email attachments physically embedded inside the PDF file as clickable binary attachments.

Q Can I evaluate Office 365 Backup Tool before purchasing a license?

Yes. You can download the free evaluation version of Office 365 Backup Tool to inspect your data hierarchy and convert up to 50 items per folder to verify formatting and metadata fidelity before buying.

Q How will I receive my license key after purchasing?

Following successful payment, your digital license key is delivered to your billing email address. If you need your key resent or require assistance with activation, you can contact our team anytime via our Contact Support page.

Q What is the refund policy for Office 365 Backup Tool?

We provide free evaluation versions for all tools so you can test compatibility and conversion fidelity on your own data before buying. If you encounter a verified technical limitation or defect that our engineering support team cannot resolve, purchases are covered under the terms detailed on our Refund Policy page.

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