Re: A few XP Home questions

[Linda]

Thanks Sharon.
Are you suggesting I reformat again?
Yes, OE is set up again, but the dbx files are not showing.

"Sharon F" > wrote in message
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On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 12:38:05 -0600, Linda wrote:

> Windows XP Home:
> Before I reformatted this pc, I used to be able to go into My
> Computer......then click Local Disk C....Documents and
> settings.....Linda.....Local something, and then a couple more clicks, and
> find all the dbx files that I wanted to delete. Now, I can't. They also
will
> not show up when I do a search for them. Also reinstalled my Nortons AV
> 2003, and Internet Security, but they will not update.
> Oh, and how do I get the favorites file to the start up? Thank you for any
> help you can give me.

It sounds like your old setup was showing hidden files and folders.
Possibly showing system files/folders as well. The new setup is still
hiding them.

Also, have you setup OE yet? The DBX folders appear after an account is
created.

--
Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User

[Gordon]

"Linda" > wrote in message
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> Thanks Sharon.
> Are you suggesting I reformat again?
> Yes, OE is set up again, but the dbx files are not showing.
>

have you copied the backed-up dbx files to your new setup?

[Gordon]

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers:121948

"Linda" > wrote in message
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> No, I don't have a clue how to do this.
> "Gordon" > wrote in message
> ...
> "Linda" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thanks Sharon.
> > Are you suggesting I reformat again?
> > Yes, OE is set up again, but the dbx files are not showing.
> >
>
> have you copied the backed-up dbx files to your new setup?
>
>
>

you DID backup all your dbx files before formatting?

Backup and Restore OE
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/backup/index.htm

[Linda]

I'm sorry to say, that I did not.
"Gordon" > wrote in message
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"Linda" > wrote in message
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> No, I don't have a clue how to do this.
> "Gordon" > wrote in message
> ...
> "Linda" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thanks Sharon.
> > Are you suggesting I reformat again?
> > Yes, OE is set up again, but the dbx files are not showing.
> >
>
> have you copied the backed-up dbx files to your new setup?
>
>
>

you DID backup all your dbx files before formatting?

Backup and Restore OE
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/backup/index.htm

[mrtee]

Linda, the path to the DBX files is "C:\Documents and =
Settings\mrtee\Local Settings\Application =
Data\Identities\{83840CD4-6232-4C44-B63D-A80AC6B9123F}\Microsoft\Outlook =
Express". The path is the same for each user. HTH.

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Just my 2=A2 worth
Jeff
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[Sharon F]

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:27:12 -0600, Linda wrote:

> Thanks Sharon.
> Are you suggesting I reformat again?
> Yes, OE is set up again, but the dbx files are not showing.

No, not suggesting a reinstall at all.

To show hidden files and folders use Folder Options> View:
Mark "show hidden files and folders"
That should be enough to see the OE DBX files but you may also need to
remove check next to "Hide protected operating system files" as well.

Another way to locate the OE message store:
Open Outlook Express. Click on Tools> Options> Maintenance. Click the Store
Folder button to see exactly where those files are currently located at.
--
Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User

[Linda]

Great! That did it. Something so simple, yet overlooked. Thank you so much!
"Sharon F" > wrote in message
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On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:27:12 -0600, Linda wrote:

> Thanks Sharon.
> Are you suggesting I reformat again?
> Yes, OE is set up again, but the dbx files are not showing.

No, not suggesting a reinstall at all.

To show hidden files and folders use Folder Options> View:
Mark "show hidden files and folders"
That should be enough to see the OE DBX files but you may also need to
remove check next to "Hide protected operating system files" as well.

Another way to locate the OE message store:
Open Outlook Express. Click on Tools> Options> Maintenance. Click the Store
Folder button to see exactly where those files are currently located at.
--
Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User

[Sharon F]

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 15:58:29 -0600, Linda wrote:

> Great! That did it. Something so simple, yet overlooked. Thank you so much!


You're welcome, Linda. Glad to have helped.
--
Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows XP Shell/User

[Linda]

No, I don't have a clue how to do this.
"Gordon" > wrote in message
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"Linda" > wrote in message
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> Thanks Sharon.
> Are you suggesting I reformat again?
> Yes, OE is set up again, but the dbx files are not showing.
>

have you copied the backed-up dbx files to your new setup?

[Linda]

Jeff, thank you.....it's just not there!
"mrtee" > wrote in message
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Linda, the path to the DBX files is "C:\Documents and Settings\mrtee\Local
Settings\Application
Data\Identities\{83840CD4-6232-4C44-B63D-A80AC6B9123F}\Microsoft\Outlook
Express". The path is the same for each user. HTH.

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Just my 2¢ worth
Jeff
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"Gordon" > wrote in message
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| you DID backup all your dbx files before formatting?
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| Backup and Restore OE
| http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/backup/index.htm
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