Microsoft Outlook Express 2 Microsoft Outlook

[shinjitsu]

Got an odd problem. Maybe simple but have been struggling for a while. I changed from an older version of Microsoft Outlook Express to Microsoft Outlook. The reason is that I purchased a new hard drive but kept the old internal attached by USB. Now all my messages are still on the old drive in folders that are *.dbx. Is there any way to retrieve these folders and import them into Outlook? I tried the import internet mail and address but it only picks up from the Outlook Express that is on my primary hard drive and not from the drive on the USB. Any suggestions?

 

[chuck007]

Yes - ther is a tool to do this

I used it before to help people, but can't find it on my hard drive now. I'll do some googling and get you an answer in a couple of hours.

 

[computergeek]

.dbx

Yes move the .dbx file from the USB drive to your new drive then do import internet mail and addres. Here is a article I wrote on backing up your e-mail.
It should resolve your problem.

http://www.thecomputergeek.ca/news9.htm

I used it before to help people, but can't find it on my hard drive now. I'll do some googling and get you an answer in a couple of hours.

 

[chuck007]

ComputerGeek answered your primary question, but if you are interested in further info, check out Slipstick at http://www.slipstick.com/config/e2mtips.htm. I have not yet rediscovered the free tool I used last time, so if the method posted above doesn't get the job done for you, post back here.

Also, if interested, You can transfer your address book using Dawn: http://www.joshie.com/projects/dawn/