Why Outlook Express can't see my dbx files
After my search for answers on this, this is apparently an 'age old' question, but here goes...
I copy/pasted OE6 dbx files from old machine to external usb drive then to brand new machine in identical location and now can't see files when I open Outlook Express. I have done this many times in the past with no problem (though it's been awhile). I do show hidden files in Windows Explorer, I've checked the store location in OE...all checks out.
What am I doing wrong? What am I missing?
Thanks for your prompt reply.
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I copy/pasted OE6 dbx files from old machine to external usb drive then to brand new machine in identical location and now can't see files when I open Outlook Express. I have done this many times in the past with no problem (though it's been awhile). I do show hidden files in Windows Explorer, I've checked the store location in OE...all checks out.
What am I doing wrong? What am I missing?
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Signed,
Desparately Seeking Solution
(aka Jan)
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Also, can I import OE dbx files directly in Outlook bypassing OE altogether?
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Yes you can import OE files directly into Outlook. I have done that. ... Thinkpads_User
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Ok, nevermind...duh...I must be on drugs or something....all files ARE there.
I assumed that the alphabetical list of files in explorer OE location would appear in same order in OE, but apparently not the case. All is well.
Huge thanks to all.
I assumed that the alphabetical list of files in explorer OE location would appear in same order in OE, but apparently not the case. All is well.
Huge thanks to all.
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War1 - the import I did was back with Outlook XP (or possibly even Outlook 2000). It was a long time ago, and I cannot remember exactly. I may have started with Outlook Express first, but I cannot say for sure. If that is a necessity today, then I assume you to be correct.
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war1,
I'm glad you asked the question, because thinkpads left me scratching my head. I intended to complete the current task at hand (OE to Outlook import) and then certainly follow up when done.
I'm glad you asked the question, because thinkpads left me scratching my head. I intended to complete the current task at hand (OE to Outlook import) and then certainly follow up when done.
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what is the best way to close this case number?
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Yes, all was the case... all files were copied that are in old OE folder and OE was closed on both machnes.