Exporting address book Outlook Express

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r49miner

I would like to use my Network connection at home to
transfer files to my new computer. I have been succesful
transfering some files and folders. I can't seem to be
able to transfer my mail (Outlook Express) folder. How
does one find the right folder to begin with and then
what needs to be done?

Thanks


The Miner
 
Hi,

What folder are the mail files in? Open OE, click tools/options/maintenance
tab/store folder. Once moved, you will need to import the messages. You may
find the steps here easier:
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/backup/

Or, you can do something a little more "all encompassing" using the Files
and Settings Transfer Wizard, see:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
Outlook Express - there are four separate items to backup and two Registry
Keys.

http://www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=270670
OLEXP: How to Back Up and Recover Outlook Express Data

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;276511
OLEXP: How to Backup and Restore Outlook Express Blocked Senders List and
Other Mail Rules

Locate the .dbx files that contains your email - find storage location by
choosing Tools, Options, Maintenance tab and check the Store Folder entry.

Copy and paste this address into your Start, Run dialog to open it, then
copy the files to a backup disk.

The Address Book - Select File, Export

Choose Text File (Comma Separated Values) as the export option, as this can
be easily be imported into Outlook Express and any standard database
software.

The setup information for each of your email and news accounts must also be
exported; you do this through the Tools, Accounts dialog - select the
account and click Export to save the data in an .iaf file format.

If you prefer:
http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup/Default.aspx
This is a simple program to back up the following:
Address Book files (.wab)
DBX files (Outlook Express 5.0 and greater)
Registry Entries:
Address Book
All Identities

File & Settings Transfer Wizard
http://aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm

HOW TO: Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard By Using the Windows XP
CD-ROM:
http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q306186

HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=293118
 
Thank you for the quick responce. I'll try and see what
happens.

Thanks Again

The Miner
 
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