Backing up Outlook Express

[.Mark]

OK so it's time for a software refresh. What files do I need to back up in Outlook Express to keep my messages and address book?

Cheers

[k50 del]

To back up all e-mails, make sure you have copies of the following:

C:documents and settingsusernamelocal settingsapplication dataidentities{randomnumbers}microsoftoutlook express


This folder should contain lots of .dbx files (one for each folder in outlook express)

back all these up, then restore them to the same location once you've refreshed your PC

[k50 del]

it appears that PH doesn't put the backslashes in, if you can't figure the string out, let me know

[.Mark]

Thanks - how about the address book?

[k50 del]

If you have your e-mail system set up to autocomplete e-mail addresses (ie: you type the first couple of letters and the rest of the address appears)
you'll need to save a file with an ending of .nk2 (search for .nk2 files, only 1 will appear)

[trevorw]

file > export > address book

[k50 del]

.Mark said:

Thanks - how about the address book?

2 ways

1) File, export, address book
2) search for .wab files, back them up

[plasticpig]

If you are using Windows XP the best way of doing this is using the Files and settings transfer wizard. Start/Programs/Accecories/System Tools/Files and settings transfer wizard.

Edited by plasticpig on Tuesday 28th November 10:06

[.Mark]

plasticpig said:

If you are using Windows XP the best way of doing this is using the Files and settings transfer wizard. Start/Programs/Accecories/System Tools/Files and settings transfer wizard.

Tip tip - looking now - thanks.