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Mutt · 08-13-2005, 10:10 PM

This box is about to die - just finished uploading 10 gigs of important data files to a web server. So now all I wanna know is how to backup my Outlook Express folders and my ICQ contact list. Can i just save the mbx or dbx files to a disc? I have no clue how to save ICQ contact list - if i was to get a new computer and have my ICQ number does ICQ have my contact list on their server?

man is this thing making scary noises - death rattle - already shut itself off twice today - maybe it's just the power supply but i've been through too many fried hard drive disasters.

thanks

Sly · 08-13-2005, 10:12 PM

Whenever I switch between my 2 computers my ICQ lists automatically update, so I'm assuming everything is stored on their servers.

Pete-KT · 08-13-2005, 10:13 PM

Icq is saved on there server for outlook just export your emails

Sosa · 08-13-2005, 10:33 PM

if you use normal icq it is stored on their servers now. Outlook, export your email and settings to a file. then burn that to a cd or upload to a server. then download the new machine and import it.

bllott · 08-13-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

This box is about to die - just finished uploading 10 gigs of important data files to a web server. So now all I wanna know is how to backup my Outlook Express folders and my ICQ contact list. Can i just save the mbx or dbx files to a disc? I have no clue how to save ICQ contact list - if i was to get a new computer and have my ICQ number does ICQ have my contact list on their server?

man is this thing making scary noises - death rattle - already shut itself off twice today - maybe it's just the power supply but i've been through too many fried hard drive disasters.

thanks

death rattle

azguy · 08-13-2005, 10:46 PM

I'm always scared the computer will die on me all of a sudden. Happened quite a few times in the past. Now I backup all my important files EVERY NIGHT and the rest on the weekends.

Dravyk · 08-13-2005, 10:49 PM

Hi Mutt. Been there, so I feel for you!

I've always installed the new software on the new computer, then copy the datafiles for both over, overwriting them.

Worked for me each of three times (new computers) now.

Mutt · 08-13-2005, 11:08 PM

thanks for the answers.

when I try to Export-->Messages in OE I get 'this will export messages to Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange' - um .... what's the point of that? anyway it gives me an error so i dunno - i just saved the dbx files to a disc.

how much does a really good computer cost these days? one that will also be a video editing machine.

BigCashCrew Dude · 08-13-2005, 11:15 PM

a good video editing machine rill run you $800-1000 if you build it yourself...which is always the way to go

MicroChick · 08-13-2005, 11:56 PM

First of all, why aren't you backing up all your files on a second hard drive?

Or, why aren't you making CD's of all your important pictures, files, etc.?

Why are you using Outlook for your email. Use Eudora.

And finally, if your hard drive crashes, you can always take it to a lab and have your information retrieved............FOR A PRICE.

Relax. You are a rich webmaster. Serge said you are a rich Canadian.

08-13-2005, 10:10 PM	#1
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	Need Advice On Dying Computer This box is about to die - just finished uploading 10 gigs of important data files to a web server. So now all I wanna know is how to backup my Outlook Express folders and my ICQ contact list. Can i just save the mbx or dbx files to a disc? I have no clue how to save ICQ contact list - if i was to get a new computer and have my ICQ number does ICQ have my contact list on their server? man is this thing making scary noises - death rattle - already shut itself off twice today - maybe it's just the power supply but i've been through too many fried hard drive disasters. thanks __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

08-13-2005, 10:12 PM	#2
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08-13-2005, 10:49 PM	#7
Dravyk Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Yo, Philly! Posts: 1,202	Hi Mutt. Been there, so I feel for you! I've always installed the new software on the new computer, then copy the datafiles for both over, overwriting them. Worked for me each of three times (new computers) now. __________________ All Of 'Em

08-13-2005, 11:08 PM	#8
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	thanks for the answers. when I try to Export-->Messages in OE I get 'this will export messages to Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange' - um .... what's the point of that? anyway it gives me an error so i dunno - i just saved the dbx files to a disc. how much does a really good computer cost these days? one that will also be a video editing machine. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

08-13-2005, 11:15 PM	#9
BigCashCrew Dude Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 465	a good video editing machine rill run you $800-1000 if you build it yourself...which is always the way to go __________________ BIG CASH Crew Switch programs at ANY time REAL TIME STATS

08-13-2005, 10:13 PM	#3
Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	Icq is saved on there server for outlook just export your emails

08-13-2005, 10:33 PM	#4
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	if you use normal icq it is stored on their servers now. Outlook, export your email and settings to a file. then burn that to a cd or upload to a server. then download the new machine and import it.

08-13-2005, 10:46 PM	#6
azguy Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 5,167	I'm always scared the computer will die on me all of a sudden. Happened quite a few times in the past. Now I backup all my important files EVERY NIGHT and the rest on the weekends.

08-13-2005, 11:56 PM	#10
MicroChick Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,277	First of all, why aren't you backing up all your files on a second hard drive? Or, why aren't you making CD's of all your important pictures, files, etc.? Why are you using Outlook for your email. Use Eudora. And finally, if your hard drive crashes, you can always take it to a lab and have your information retrieved............FOR A PRICE. Relax. You are a rich webmaster. Serge said you are a rich Canadian.