Getting At .dbx files

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Using 'Search' C:\*.dbx shows the dbx files
They are in :-
C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Bunton\Application
Data\Identities\{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[and two other { . . . . } directories

BUT
In Windows Explorer I can't get below . . .
\{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[or the other two]

AND
I am trying to write a VB application which will allow me to back up my Mail
Folders
using the VB command Dir
OR the Win Appi Function FindFiles
I also cannot get below . . . \{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[or the two others]

[I have administrator priviledges and have checked the file attriubutes of .
.. . \{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\]

What is this thing ". . . \{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\"
AND how can I navigate past it?
--
Jim Bunton
(e-mail address removed)
13 Westbourne Road
Trowbridge
Wilts. BA14 0AJ
Tel: 01225 765 541
Mobile: 07919 283 968
 
Thanks for the reply - much appreciated. Explains very clearly about the
GUID's.

I'm still left wondering how I can get down the directory tree to files
below it in the tree - particulary using code as this is part of a system I
have written to back up my every day work files to a second hard disc.

The code and interface work fine for all but the wretched Outlook Express
Mail Folders.

[and thanks for the advice about my contact details.]

DL said:
Unless doing this for yr own satisfaction you might want to try
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/backup/
PS It might be advisable when posting publicly to not show yr full contact
details, inc return email
David

J Bunton said:
Using 'Search' C:\*.dbx shows the dbx files
They are in :-
C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Bunton\Application
Data\Identities\{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[and two other { . . . . } directories

BUT
In Windows Explorer I can't get below . . .
\{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[or the other two]

AND
I am trying to write a VB application which will allow me to back up my Mail
Folders
using the VB command Dir
OR the Win Appi Function FindFiles
I also cannot get below . . . \{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[or the two others]

[I have administrator priviledges and have checked the file attriubutes
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of
.
. . \{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\]

What is this thing ". . . \{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\"
AND how can I navigate past it?
--
Jim Bunton
(e-mail address removed)
13 Westbourne Road
Trowbridge
Wilts. BA14 0AJ
Tel: 01225 765 541
Mobile: 07919 283 968
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
You might also want to disguise yr return email address; it shows in
properties of yr post.
David

J Bunton said:
Thanks for the reply - much appreciated. Explains very clearly about the
GUID's.

I'm still left wondering how I can get down the directory tree to files
below it in the tree - particulary using code as this is part of a system I
have written to back up my every day work files to a second hard disc.

The code and interface work fine for all but the wretched Outlook Express
Mail Folders.

[and thanks for the advice about my contact details.]

DL said:
Unless doing this for yr own satisfaction you might want to try
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/backup/
PS It might be advisable when posting publicly to not show yr full contact
details, inc return email
David

J Bunton said:
Using 'Search' C:\*.dbx shows the dbx files
They are in :-
C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Bunton\Application
Data\Identities\{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[and two other { . . . . } directories

BUT
In Windows Explorer I can't get below . . .
\{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[or the other two]

AND
I am trying to write a VB application which will allow me to back up
Click to expand...
my
Mail
Folders
using the VB command Dir
OR the Win Appi Function FindFiles
I also cannot get below . . . \{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[or the two others]

[I have administrator priviledges and have checked the file
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
attriubutes
of
.
. . \{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\]

What is this thing ". . . \{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\"
AND how can I navigate past it?
--
Jim Bunton
(e-mail address removed)
13 Westbourne Road
Trowbridge
Wilts. BA14 0AJ
Tel: 01225 765 541
Mobile: 07919 283 968
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
J Bunton said:
Using 'Search' C:\*.dbx shows the dbx files
They are in :-
C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Bunton\Application
Data\Identities\{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[and two other { . . . . } directories
Click to expand...
BUT
In Windows Explorer I can't get below . . .
\{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\
[or the other two]
Click to expand...

It's a trick. The DBX files are actaully in
C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Bunton\Local Settings\Application
Data\Identities\{C9082919-92B3-46AA-98F7-94171458DCC7}\Microsoft\Outlook
Express or something similar. The other, empty folders appear to have no
function (but I'm not going to delete mine, just in case).
 
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