Looking for outlook files
I recently upgraded my computer from Win98 to Windows XP.
I Installed the new Operating system in my D: drive, and kept my Win98 C: drive as is.
I'm trying to import my outlook Express files that was part of Win98, but I don't know where they're located at, and what are the files extension.
I'm looking for the files that would have my profile and old email.
Does any one know where these files are usually located at?
I Installed the new Operating system in my D: drive, and kept my Win98 C: drive as is.
I'm trying to import my outlook Express files that was part of Win98, but I don't know where they're located at, and what are the files extension.
I'm looking for the files that would have my profile and old email.
Does any one know where these files are usually located at?
Just do a search for *.dbx. They are usually in a sub folder of Windows called Application Data\Identities\.
There you will find a folder with a long number. Inside that folder should be a folder called Microsoft where you will find a folder called outlook express.The .dbx files should be there.
There you will find a folder with a long number. Inside that folder should be a folder called Microsoft where you will find a folder called outlook express.The .dbx files should be there.
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Using Windows XP, search (I always choose to modify to include searching hidden folders and files as well to make sure I find them all, although these dbx files, which are the personal mail folders are archives, not hidden) ... You'll find the dbx files on the drive you installed the newest version of OE (unfortunately), but may find them all, including your previous folders. Personally, when I upgraded to minimize the loss, I exported all my mail folders/items and contacts to Outlook first to minimize the hassles.
D:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Applicat
D:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Applicat
try this :
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From: stevenlewis Date: 01/16/2001 02:46PM PST import export Outlook mail and addressbook
as for your outlook files
http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/2000/articles/olnewcpt1.htm
You go to the old machine, C:\Windows\Microsoft\Addre
Copy the *.wab the address book to your new machine.
go to the C:\Windows\Application Data\Identities\{}\Microso
Copy all files under the folder *.dbx to your new machine
Then at the new machine,
open the OE5, at the menu, File, import, there you can import "Address" and "message". Browse to the location of those address book and *.dbx respectively
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I hope this helps !
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From: stevenlewis Date: 01/16/2001 02:46PM PST import export Outlook mail and addressbook
as for your outlook files
http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/2000/articles/olnewcpt1.htm
You go to the old machine, C:\Windows\Microsoft\Addre
Copy the *.wab the address book to your new machine.
go to the C:\Windows\Application Data\Identities\{}\Microso
Copy all files under the folder *.dbx to your new machine
Then at the new machine,
open the OE5, at the menu, File, import, there you can import "Address" and "message". Browse to the location of those address book and *.dbx respectively
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I hope this helps !
UR right vinny :) .. said I have not done it for a while.
anyways hope all the fine help here helps you get the problem sorted.
Griffon
anyways hope all the fine help here helps you get the problem sorted.
Griffon
I think the question is answered ... by sysExpert
Try that.
Try that.
If I am barking up the wrong tree it wont be the first time.
Griffon