Backup Outlook Express - Comments Page 4

I copied successfully my OE emails to disc as instructed. I understand that .dbx is a database and that I can read it only via the Outlook Express program itself.

What I don't understand is the mechanics of doins so. For example, I start OE then go to "open" but I can't find a way to navigate to a location (either CD drive or a copied .dbx file. I would appreciate some help please.

EDITOR'S NOTE: You can't navigate there. You have to put the DBX file in the Outlook Store Folder. See the article for help determining the folder location.

thanks you so much i got it, i got it

I think it must be stressed that Outlook files are not amenable to manual fiddling. Backup procedures must follow the parental-like directions demanded by Outlook. No assumptions can be made. These are not like ordinary files we are all accustomed to copying, moving and such. Your steps show how to "stay within the lines".

I backed up my email messages and copied it to another computer's store folder. After, I opened OE6 and tried Import > Messages... > Microsoft Outlook Express 6 > Import from an OE6 store directory > Chose the Store Folder > Clicked Next.

I then get an error messaged stating:
"No messages can be found in this folder or another application is running that has the required files open. Please select another folder or try closing applications that may have files open." I don't know what to do.

EDITOR'S NOTE: You copied your backup to another computer's store folder? Why? Is that other computer accessing or using the file? I'd move it to some other folder, where OE cannot find it.

I had been using very similar instructions to yours above when I was on Win 98. (I'm now on MAC and using their mail program.) My girlfriend is on Win XP. She has several Outlook Express folders she has created to retain her e-mails by subject. When I look in the folder you've suggested, I find only the .DBX folders generated by OE, such as Inbox, Outbox, Sent, etc. I can't find any of the folders with the names she created (as I used to under Win 98). Where are they so I can back them up? Are they hidden somewhere (else)?

I tried loading the backup to a different computer running XP and OE and was only able to see the messages stored on the main OE folders (as I expected).

This is great!. So I did it and it worked but I can't open the folders from Outlook on my cd and can't figure out how to do it. I need to reinstall my computer in a week. Please help granny out here.

EDITOR'S NOTE: You can't open the folders directly. You'll have to import the messages from the folder into Outlook.

when I drag the C:\addrbook.csv file I get an error message: Cannot copy...Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and the the file is not currently in use. None of those things apply...what now? Thx!

EDITOR'S NOTE: Did you already burn the folders to the disk? If so, the CD is finalized and will be read-only.

just about to pull my hair out trying to get the 'read only' file in properties to stay applied. I've been trying to import .dbx files off and on for almost a year. your instructions are the most clear but it still isn't happening.

EDITOR'S NOTE: What happens when you try to import?

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How do I move around names in the Address Book for Outlook Express? This is to be from one folder to another.