Hi

I have a 12 year old Vaio whose operating platform I have just upgraded from W98 to ME. However in the process, it will not now allow me to access Outlook Express. I have about 2500 emails on the laptop which I do not want to lose. Can someone please help me to restore Outlook Express and hopefully access all the emails saved on it. Many thanks. Steven (UK)

Hello, and Welcome to D-A-L.

I've never run ME, and only worked with it once or twice but, if I recall correctly, the file structure is similar to Windows 2000 and XP,,,,,

I have to get to work but as a first measure, locate your OE *.DBX files and COPY them to another safe location. Burn them to a CD if possible. If not, create a new folder and drop them there.

You should find your *.DBX files here;

C:\Documents and Settings\%_%_Users_name_%_%\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{445BA***************************} \Microsoft\Outlook Express (*user*.dbx files if using MS Outlook Express)

Someone will be along to help further. Sorry I can't stick around.

Dan

Very many thanks for your speedy reply. I'll try your suggestion.

Best wishes
Steven

Dan

Many thanks. Loaded all the .dbx files into OE6 and it's now working perfectly.
Really grateful to you. Best regards, Steven

Glad to help.

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