How to backup Outlook Express email folders and settings

[luciana]

I want to reinstall Windows Xp soon, as I got a virus and after cleaning the computer doesn't work as smooth as before. I gives some strange erros and sometimes it justs hangs up... I want to backup Outlook Express emails and settings before reinstall, and restore afterwards. Any help?

 

[neurocomp2003]

there are several files in an hidden application data.
go to "Tools->options->Maintenance->Store Folder"
find out where that folder is .

usually in something like documents and settings->temporary data
->application data->outlookexpress...

all else fails the files are extensioned .dbx and you can do a search in teh
document and settings folders.

 

[ravenprp]

Backing up your Outlook Express email folders and settings is a simple process that can save you from losing important emails and preferences during a reinstallation of Windows XP. Here are the steps you can follow to backup and restore your Outlook Express data:

1. Open Outlook Express and go to "Tools" in the menu bar.

2. Click on "Options" and go to the "Maintenance" tab.

3. Click on "Store Folder" to see the location of your email folders.

4. Note down the location of the folder and close Outlook Express.

5. Go to the location of the folder and copy the entire folder to a safe location, such as an external hard drive or a cloud storage service.

6. This folder contains all your email folders, contacts, and other settings, so make sure to keep it safe.

7. To backup your email account settings, open Outlook Express and go to "Tools" again.

8. This time, click on "Accounts" and select the email account you want to backup.

9. Click on "Export" and choose a location to save the settings file.

10. Repeat this process for all your email accounts.

11. Once you have reinstalled Windows XP, open Outlook Express and go to "Tools" again.

12. This time, click on "Import" and select "Messages" or "Accounts" depending on what you want to restore.

13. Follow the prompts to select the location of your backed up files and import them into Outlook Express.

14. Your email folders and settings should now be restored.

It is important to note that this process only backs up your emails and settings for Outlook Express. If you have other email clients or programs, you will need to back up their data separately.

In addition, it is always a good idea to regularly back up your important files and documents to avoid losing them in case of a virus or system crash. You can use external hard drives, cloud storage services, or even burn them onto a CD or DVD.

I hope this helps you in backing up and restoring your Outlook Express data. Good luck with your reinstallation of Windows XP.