The Chief

I have just installed a new version of MS XP on my pc - however i can access the internet but i need to know how i can import my old files from Outlook Express. They are there kicking around in the program files under either msoe.dll or msoeres.dll - will they be in here and how would i import them

Any help much appreciated

Thanks guys!

lightning101

They will actually be in microsofts hidden application data directory.


You just open it from the file menu once in outlook.

The Chief

[QUOTE=lightning101]They will actually be in microsofts hidden application data directory.


You just open it from the file menu once in outlook.

Sorry please dont think i'm thick but hoe do you do that!

Cheers!

lightning101

1. In Outlook, on the File menu, click Import and Export. The Import and Export Wizard opens.
   
2. From the list, click Import Internet Mail and Addresses, and then click Next.
3. From the list, click Outlook Express 4.x, 5.x, 6.x.
4. Ensure that the Import Mail and Import Address book check boxes are selected.
5. Click Next.
6. Select the option for the action that you want Outlook to take for duplicate items.
7. Click Finish. The Import Summary dialog box provides details on how many messages and addresses were successfully imported.
   

The Chief

I've trie dthat and it does not come up like you said!

it gives you a huge list which includes outlook express 6 so i chose that
then it comes up Import mail from a OE6 identity or you can choose import mail from a OE6 store directory if you choose a store directory you have to look for it your self under C: , program files and then Outlook Express but when selected it does not open or import anything!

lightning101

Try saving your express data as myemails.dat fom the file menu then, put it on your desktop for ease.

Then go into outlook and open directly. It does work, we've all done it.

The Chief

I'll have a go but i'm a little unsure - i'm a bit of a dumbo when it comes to pc's

Thanks fella!

The Chief

Nope i'm stumped!

My o.e. is brand new but i know i have my old messages and addresses somewhere kicking around. i have not re-formatted my disk as all my old info is there i just cant seem to find my outlook express!

The Chief

Ok i have done this.... the problem is i cant find my mail backup (4.) but i am sure it is in there!!!!

To import your Outlook Express e-mail messages from the Backup folder: 1.On the File menu, point to Import, and then click Messages.2.In the Select an e-mail program to import from box, click Microsoft Outlook Express 5 or Microsoft Outlook Express 6, and then click Next.3.Click Import mail from an OE5 store directory or Import mail from an OE6 store directory, and then click OK.4.Click Browse, and then click on the Mail Backup folder on your desktop.5.Click OK, and then click Next.6.Click All folders, click Next, and then click Finish.

albob

have u tried the 'file transfer wizard'? Its in the 'Help' section on windows Xp. Not saying it is exactly what u want, but may help

alan

ndwall

Aren't they .dbx files under each users profile?

For example mine are located in: c:\Documents and Settings\Nick\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{D8AFF125-.....}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\

I think I ust copied those to the correct path and it worked. Long time ago mind.

Nick

The Chief

Doh! bloody 'puters!

The Chief

I have installed XP under a different partition but on the other partition it never installed properly for some reason it just kept trying to install and the computer kept shutting down (kosher disc btw) even when trying to boot of the disk it kept trying to install so far and then it woudl restart the pc and start again.

My files were in here. Could i re-install my windows 2000 and gain aceess to my e-mails and transfer them to my other partiotion (windows XP)

jods

Do a search for files ending with .PST (mine is called outlook.pst)
Then in OE Tools, Options, Mail Setup, Data Files then ADD the PST file.


Off the top of my head so don't sue me if it's boll0x

GrollySTI

Sure this is what I did - just copy the .dbx files from old install to new install

Do a search on Inbox.dbx - I suppose there should now be 2 - old and new.
This shows you the folder your mails are stored in.
I suppose if you copy the contents of the entire folder from one install to another you'll restore your mails.
Note:this will delete anything currently held in your new inbox,deleted items,sent items..etc