Express Assist (EA) is the original and the premier "Backup and Restore" utility for Windows Live Mail (WLM), Windows Mail (WM) or Outlook Express (OE) users. EA 9 has features not found in any other Windows Mail or Outlook Express backup utility including: Search for and view messages in the backup without restoring; Find and view messages in the backup not currently in WLM, WM or OE; Restore lost messages without losing the current mail folders; Retrieve messages as text or EML (mail) files; Backup and restore IE favorites, cookies and offLine web folders in addition to WLM, WM or OE data; backup and restore WLM/WM/OE message rules, mail accounts, and critical registry settings.

EA9 will also assist with the transfer of mail from Outlook Express to Windows Mail (on Windows Vista) or Windows Live Mail.

EA 9 includes a backup and restore of "My Documents", the Desktop, and the new Firefox browser data.

EA 9 is designed for all levels of user. The novice will find the EA 9 wizard interface simple but powerful, while the advanced user will appreciate the built-in scheduler and the ability to backup and restore multiple OE identites at the same time. The program includes a "Live Update" function to ensure that you always have the latest version of the software. Express Assist is in use by many thousands of users world wide. EA 9.0 supports Outlook Express 5, 5.5 and 6, Windows Mail 7, Windows Live Mail and it works on Windows Vista, XP,2003, 2000,NT,ME,98SE, and 98