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Title: OT: Off Topic: Computer Problem
Post by: BusCrazyTom on July 04, 2007, 12:59:36 PM

Had a hard drive crash the other day and am now trying to restore all my old e-mail files to a new copy of Outlook Express. Does anyone know the filename and where it would be found on my hard drive, and the best way to get this done?

Thanks
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Title: Re: OT: Off Topic: Computer Problem
Post by: HighTechRedneck on July 04, 2007, 05:50:58 PM

It can vary depending on the version and the installation setup. You can determine your location by going to the Tools menu > Options > Maintenance > Store Folder.

Here is where it is on Windows XP Pro, with Outlook Express 6 using default installation options:

C:\Documents and Settings\USER_NAME_HERE\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{4F91AC3B-21DA-4F0A-8A8C-B96DCBF0CF0E}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

The best way to import would be to use the File > Import menu. First import the mail accounts settings, then the address book and finally the messages.

hth

Title: Re: OT: Off Topic: Computer Problem
Post by: BusCrazyTom on July 04, 2007, 06:07:20 PM

HighTech,

Thanks for the info. I'm using Windows 2000 Pro and Outlook Express 5

BusCrazyTom

Title: Re: OT: Off Topic: Computer Problem
Post by: HighTechRedneck on July 04, 2007, 06:34:54 PM

I just checked a Windows 2000 Pro box. It appears the default locations are the same.

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