Arhiving email messages

[durug]

Hi everybody!

I'm planning to format my HDD, but I would like to save my messages from Outlook Express 5.5. So that when I install the new OS, to import them.

I clicked on Export MEssages and the dialog box is telling me that I can export only in Outlook, or Exchange. I don't want to use this two, I would like to still use OE.

Is there a way to do this?

Thanks,
Durug I was born intelligent - education ruined me.

 

[mintaka]

There's a number of ways you can do it, durug. Either save all your .dbx files to a floppy/floppies/CD-R (depending on their size and your hardware), they (your .dbx files) can be found in the store folder. To find your store folder, in OE, click Tools/Options/Maintenance tab/Store Folder button. After re-installation, copy the .dbx files to the new store folder. Or, download the program from

http://www.genie-soft.com/products/oebackup/oebackup.html

it'll do it all for you. It'll also backup your address book and favourites folder. My advice would be to do both, just to be sure to be sure.