Help please about Outlook Express?

Question

I want to install new Windows XP on my computer, but i worried that all emails in my outlook (official account) will be deleted, can any one instruct me how to back up outlook express emials please. Thanks in Advance for your valuable help.

Answer 1

Go to File-Export-Messages and take it from there.

Answer 2

1. Make sure show hidden files is enabled under Windows Explorer under Tools->Folder Options->Views->Show Hidden Files and Folders



2. Then go to

C:\Documents and Settings\(your user name here)\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities

click on Microsoft then Outlook express.

Copy all the dbx files and all other files in there to a cd or some other backup media.

3. Then after you install win xp copy the files from cd or other backup media back to your computer in the same location.

and it will be as it is now.

Answer 3

Look in the Help menu. The file is a .pst and should be on your drive. Another resource is www.support.microsoft.com and scroll down to the Knowledge Base. Select Outlook Express and enter Backup in the terms. It will give you several articles.

Answer 4

Most of the Outlook Express error messages are due to problems with the internet connection, not the software on your computer.