Copying emails to CD

[Mike the Biker]

Hi
I am new to XP, having just up-graded from W98-2.
When I did the up-grade, I lost all my emails, inbox,
sent items etc. Couldn't find them anywhere.
I don't want to make the same mistake again, so, my
question is:
Where do you find your emails - Inbox messages, Sent
Items messages, etc?
I cannot locate them on my hard drive - probably called
something that I don't recognise. On W98, they were
filed as .dbx files in folders called, eg, Sent Items.
Nothing in XP looks anything like this.
Can anybody please help
Thanks
Mike

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Mike,

Same thing in WinXP, Outlook Express uses *dbx files. By default they are
under your local profile, and you can get the exact location by clicking
tools/options/maintenance and clicking on the "store folder" button.

This may help with your original problem:

OLEXP: Mail Folders, Address Book, and E-mail Messages Are Missing After You
Upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=313055

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"Mike the Biker" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
> I am new to XP, having just up-graded from W98-2.
> When I did the up-grade, I lost all my emails, inbox,
> sent items etc. Couldn't find them anywhere.
> I don't want to make the same mistake again, so, my
> question is:
> Where do you find your emails - Inbox messages, Sent
> Items messages, etc?
> I cannot locate them on my hard drive - probably called
> something that I don't recognise. On W98, they were
> filed as .dbx files in folders called, eg, Sent Items.
> Nothing in XP looks anything like this.
> Can anybody please help
> Thanks
> Mike
>

[Harry Ohrn]

They are still stored in .DBX files but are located in a hidden directory
which might be why you can't find them. Open an explorer window and go to
Tools->Folder Options->Views Tab and select the option to Show hidden files
and folders. Then navigate here
C:\Documents and Settings\<logon username>\Local Settings\Application
Data\Identities\{E9AD4CAD-8B42-4265-898A-6171EE3CE445}\Microsoft\Outlook
Express

where <logon username> is unique to you and
"{E9AD4CAD-8B42-4265-898A-6171EE3CE445}" will also be a unique identifier
for your user identities

Once you backup the directory you might like to include Stephen Cochran's
little app with the backup http://www.pcnet-online.com/dbxtract.htm

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Mike the Biker" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
> I am new to XP, having just up-graded from W98-2.
> When I did the up-grade, I lost all my emails, inbox,
> sent items etc. Couldn't find them anywhere.
> I don't want to make the same mistake again, so, my
> question is:
> Where do you find your emails - Inbox messages, Sent
> Items messages, etc?
> I cannot locate them on my hard drive - probably called
> something that I don't recognise. On W98, they were
> filed as .dbx files in folders called, eg, Sent Items.
> Nothing in XP looks anything like this.
> Can anybody please help
> Thanks
> Mike
>

[Dr. Phil]

1....as far as addresses....just go to addresses...file...export.....and
designate the file name you wish...and where you want it to be exported to..

2..emails...READ EM NOW...that's why you have email.....what in the world
would would you want to copy them to a disk....


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Hi Dr Phil

Thanks for your reply, in which you said.....

>2..emails...READ EM NOW...that's why you have
email.....what in the world
>would would you want to copy them to a disk....

Simply Phil, I have a large number of 'business' related
emails, dealing with contracts, legal issues, work
scheduling and so on.
This being the 'PaperLESS' world, I choose not to print
and store all my emails. I prefer to keep them
electronically.
Maybe not your way, but quite common in most businesses
I'm sure.
Thanks for the input anyway.
Best
Mike

[Dr. Phil]

Mikey...
Oh...Ok......sorry...


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[Kath Adams]

wrote:
> Hi Dr Phil
>
> Thanks for your reply, in which you said.....
>
>> 2..emails...READ EM NOW...that's why you have email.....what in the
>> world would would you want to copy them to a disk....
>
> Simply Phil, I have a large number of 'business' related
> emails, dealing with contracts, legal issues, work
> scheduling and so on.
> This being the 'PaperLESS' world, I choose not to print
> and store all my emails. I prefer to keep them
> electronically.
> Maybe not your way, but quite common in most businesses
> I'm sure.
> Thanks for the input anyway.
> Best
> Mike

I see no-one has pointed you towards the best website for all things OE,
including how to back up. The back up page starts with a link to a free
program that will make the backup painless and easy. When you have the
backup done, just burn to a CD.
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/sitemap.htm
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/backup/index.htm
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Kath Adams
MS MVP - Windows (IE/OE)