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(Windows XP) backup Outlook Express

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by computab

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It used to be easy to copy the Outlook Express folders with messages but I can't find them. I can see messages in Outlook Express, backup single messages, but can't find them in Windows Explorer to copy the folders. I searched for *.idx, but no luck. You can't export messages (to another PC)as it imports them into Outlook on the same PC. Please help.

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by sgt_shultz

check the location on your system (or any) by examining the path shown in OE Tools/Options/Maintenance/Store Folder
use the end key to see all the path. write it down, then from windows explorer,
(note the 'change' button located here)
The store folders are located in:
Documents and Settings\user profile name)\Local
Settings\Application Data\identities\{big long strange number in curly braces}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\

by syscokid

Note that Local Settings is a hidden folder. In Windows Explorer, click on Tools, Folder Options, View, and check "Show hidden files and folders".

Also, you are looking for .dbx files, not .idx.

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