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Backing up e-mails
Name: Keith Date: July 28, 2002 at 12:35:39 Pacific
Comment:
I want to wipe my hard drive clean and do a clean install of Win XP. Backing up data is easy. How do I save a copy of all my e-mails? Can I use the file & transfer wizard? Where are e-mails stored?
Name: Jose Date: July 28, 2002 at 12:45:50 Pacific
Reply:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{9FADF9F4-5011-44A1-B786-1A2B80B80E14}\Microsoft\Outlook Express
This is the directory, just make a copy of this directory then after the clean intallation make the e-mail configuration again and then close outloook and replace the directory with your old one
Note: the directory after Indentities may not have the same number, also you need to change the option in the explorer/ Tools/folder options/show hidden files and folders, also replace username with your own account name
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Response Number 2
Name: Keith Date: July 28, 2002 at 17:34:07 Pacific
Summary: To compact and back up e-mail folders Select an e-mail folder. On the File menu, point to Folder, and then click Compact. To back up the folder, find the folder file, and then copy it to a backup fo...
Summary: Is there anyplace I could find one of these caret removers, annoying little buggers >>>that mess up e-mail? I used to have one awhile ago but lost it when I went to XP, now I can't find this wonderful...
Summary: Hi tutu, My first post was a little hasty;) Found this for you To compact and back up e-mail folders Select an e-mail folder. On the File menu, point to Folder, and then click Compact. To back up t...
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