Backup of Outlook Express Folders and Files

[kxa]

I have a lot of files in my Outlook Express folders (Inbox, Send, ....) that I would like to backup onto a CD in case my computer crashes one day. I checked the Help menu but that wasn't helpfull!

I thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

 

[johnwm]

The MS help and Support page is useful for this sort of detail. Try:

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;270670&spid=2578&sid=global

Good Luck
johnwm
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[gtsim]

Try searching for ‘backup’ in outlook express help. It tells you how to backup these files. The files you need to backup have extensions *.dbx (i.e. Inbox,dbx, Send.dbx, etc). They can be copied to a CD or other backup media.

These files are usually found in the folder:

C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{0B686587-3426-42EE-BD21-A0C8AD4EC085}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Alternatively, search for files with extension ‘dbx’. You will need to select ‘search in hidden files and folder’ in your search (advanced) options.

Regards,
gtsim

 

[kxa]

Thanks for the advice.

gtsim, This seems to be the quickest way but if I remember correctly, several years ago I copied those folders (send.dbx, inbox.dbx..) onto a disk but when I went back to replace the ones in Outlook Express, the program would allow it. Do you know if those folders are protected? If so could I copy the folders and then import them?

Thanks again,

 

[gtsim]

Kxa,

I have only being using outlook express recently. However, I lost my hard disk a month ago, but had backed up my folders and files including the *.dbx files. I was able to copy them back on to the new disk into the corresponding folder and had no problems. It all worked fine. I copied all the files across, not just the send.dbx and inbox.dbx.

I trust this helps.

Regards,
gtsim