Can't read old Outlook Express messages on new computer

I got a new computer.  It also has Outlook Express.  I copied my old OE messages folders from my old computer to my new computer.  When I try to open an old message folder on my new computer OE opens and displays the new message folder list.  Here is the path to my new OE message folders on my new computer:

C:\Documents and Settings\John\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{31391EF3-B3AC-4F12-94D8-DC2DA45E9526}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Here is the path to my old OE message folders on my new computer:

C:\Documents and Settings\John\Local Settings\Application Data\Identies\{B81840D4-1844-4D89-A307-5402BFC1B327}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

When I try to open an old message folder OE opens the new path.  I have tried pasting the old message folders in the new message folder file but still the same thing happens.  How can I view my old messages?