Exporting blog data

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  moncherwatson · Member · Oct 18, 2011 at 12:26 am

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  Hi there,

  I would like to know if the use of the “export” function to create a backup will erase my data on my blog?

  Thank you,

  Sophie

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  ardpete · Member · Oct 18, 2011 at 12:33 am

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  It will essentially just create a back up, it won’t touch your current data on the blog just save it to your computer.

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  airodyssey · Member · Oct 18, 2011 at 12:34 am

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  Hi Sophie. Doing an Export does not delete your data. It just creates an XML file with the contents of your blog. (By the way, it does not include images).

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  airodyssey · Member · Oct 18, 2011 at 12:35 am

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  Sorry, ardpete… Now it’s my turn to double post ;-)

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  ardpete · Member · Oct 18, 2011 at 12:39 am

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  Haha no worries :)

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  timethief · Member · Oct 18, 2011 at 12:44 am

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  @moncherwatson
  When the export file is imported into either another WordPress.com blog or into a WordPress.org install you will be asked if you wish to have the attachments (images) included.

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  ecmt · Member · Oct 18, 2011 at 8:14 am

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  The Export function should include the text of my blogs:
  <!– It contains information about your blog’s posts, comments, and categories.
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  Unfortunatelly, the blog’s posts are not included in the XML file.
  I red an error message with regard to the backup function.
  Q: Is the softare for Export not function properly too?