How do I import emails database? 1

[Bagel]

Hi there,

I always have this problem whenever I get a new computer or want to wipe out everything and start from scratch. That is I can't import my old email messages to the fresh Outlook Express. Even I backup all the 'databases' (eg. inbox.dbx, others dbx) then I can't import back to my Outlook Express. Does anyone know what to do to keep all my old messages? Thanks.

 

[neonyak]

If importing doesn't work, then it seems an option would be to re-send all your old email to yourself, so it shows up as a new mail message in your current OE setup.

s-) I came, I saw, I connected at 48.8...

 

[Bagel]

that's kinda a pain...

 

[Kento]

OLEXP: How to Back Up E-mail Messages in Outlook Express 5

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Outlook Express versions 5, 5.01, 5.5 for Windows 98
Microsoft Outlook Express versions 5, 5.01, 5.5 for Windows 95
Microsoft Outlook Express versions 5, 5.01, 5.5 for Windows 98 Second Edition

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to back up and import e-mail messages in Outlook Express 5.

MORE INFORMATION
To make a backup copy of your e-mail message folder in Outlook Express, follow these steps:

Start Outlook Express.


On the Tools menu, click Options.


On the Maintenance tab, click Store Folder, click to select the path, press CTRL+C to copy the path, click Cancel, and then click Cancel again to close the dialog box.


Click Start, click Run, click in the Open box, press CTRL+V, and then click OK.


On the Edit menu, click Select All.


On the Edit menu, click Copy.


Paste the files into another folder.


To restore or import your e-mail message folder back into Outlook Express, follow these steps:
On the File menu, point to Import, and then click Messages.


In the Select an e-mail program to import from box, click Microsoft Outlook Express 5, and then click Next.


Click Import mail from an OE5 store directory, and then click OK.


Click Browse, and then point to the folder that includes the files you want to import.


Click All folders, click Next, and then click Finish.


REFERENCES
For additional information about backing up the Address Book and mail folders, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q188854 OLEXP: How to Back Up the Outlook Express Address Book and Mail Folders