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Backing up Outlook Express folders

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Before I wipe out my HD I want to backup my Outlook Express folders. According to the instructions folders are backed up with an extension .dbx. After following the instructions for backing up, I searched for the file but can't find it. Has anyone had experience in backing up these folders (Inbox, Sent Items, Outbook, ettc) and how did you manage it? Paul

Name: Badboy
Date: May 11, 2006 at 07:13:55 Pacific

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I usually keep these files on a different partition. Under Options and the Maintanence tab you can chose your Store Folder.

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Name: ham30
Date: May 11, 2006 at 10:36:14 Pacific

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It's a bunch of files. A search for *.dbx should have found them. You can find the location by using Badboy's suggestion of going to Tools/Options/Maintenance/Store folder button. Do yourself a favor BACKUP!!!

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