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November 26th, 2004 17:00

Outlook Express Transferring Files Question, Please

Hello:

Using XP and Outlook Express vers. 6.

Having a lot of trouble moving old OE files to my new 4700.
Import function just doesn't work.

Would like to import all my old e-mail messages and files (like "Sent"), and also
my old newsgroup listings.

I thought vers 6 also uses *.dbx file nomenclature for this.
Am I right ?

Seeing that I can't get the importer to work, can I just place
these old .dbx files in the new OE folder and have it recognized and incorporated?

If so, which OE folder ?
Where is it located ?

Much thanks,
Bob
  • Denny Denham

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    Posted November 26th, 2004 20:00

    BOBRRR,

    See this.

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    Posted November 26th, 2004 22:00

    BOBRRR,

    Thanks for pointing that out. That document was written prior to the release of Windows XP, and the location applies to Windows 9X. I have changed the page to reflect both operating systems. In Windows XP they are at C:\Documents and Settings\Your account name\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{--alphanumeric--}\Microsoft\Outlook Express. (Local settings is a hidden folder, so make sure Windows Explorer is set to show hidden files and folders.)

    Message Edited by Denny Denham on 11-26-2004 04:42 PM

  • BOBRRR

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    Posted November 26th, 2004 22:00

    Hi Denny:

    As always, much thanks for help.
    Your info. pages are are great resource.
    Really appreciate the help.

    re the double-posting:
    Don't want to go against any forum protocals, but at times it is very hard
    to determine which is the "best" forum for a particular question; hence the trying in two.
    Again, I apologize.

    With regard to your page where you say I can find the .dbx files [C:\Windows\Application Data\Identities\{---alphanumerics--}\Microsoft\Outlook Express], I don't want to appear too dumb but I'm confused.

    I'm using XP, and can't find a folder labeled Application Data under C:\Windows\

    Where am I looking, perhaps, incorrectly ?

    Regards,
    Bob