Backing Up E-mails - GoFuckYourself.com

chrism · 07-09-2002, 10:11 AM

Does anyone know how I can back up the in-box and sent items messages from Outlook Express 6?

Carlos · 07-09-2002, 10:14 AM

I think there was an option under file that is called export. Use that to backup your emails.

chrism · 07-09-2002, 10:17 AM

I think that just exports them to Outlook or Microsoft Exchange. I want to put them on a CD so I can get old messages if my computer goes down.

Carlos · 07-09-2002, 10:26 AM

Try to highlight all emails and then go on "file" and than "save as"

Juge · 07-09-2002, 10:51 AM

Find the store location of the data (under options somewhere), and save a copy of that entire directory. It will be named something wierd like "JHdsyuKJHDSukHJSjlksJkld" - a bunch of random characters.

You can then import it into another Outlook express, if you ever reinstall windows.

That's the only way I know how to do it - and it really sucks - but it works.

Nurgle · 07-09-2002, 12:03 PM

Ok. this is how u do it

Tool -> Options ->Maintenance

CLick on store folder, make it something simple, and get your mail moved there.

Simply backup via a CD burn etc

hope that helps!

Nurgle

chrism · 07-09-2002, 12:25 PM

Thanks

Thomas N · 07-09-2002, 12:28 PM

I think there is a utlity out there (probably more than one) that does this easily. Maybe try a search for outlook express backup utility on Download.com or google. Sorry I don't have more specific info, but I am pretty sure the utilities for that exist. Good luck.

07-09-2002, 10:11 AM	#1
chrism Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 256	Backing Up E-mails Does anyone know how I can back up the in-box and sent items messages from Outlook Express 6?

07-09-2002, 12:03 PM	#6
Nurgle Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 2,337	Ok. this is how u do it Tool -> Options ->Maintenance CLick on store folder, make it something simple, and get your mail moved there. Simply backup via a CD burn etc hope that helps! Nurgle __________________ I am not a megalomaniac.. I just rule the world Need Quality Hardlinks? We have several packages and custom deals available. High Quality Hard Links For Sale ICQ: 394016570

07-09-2002, 10:14 AM	#2
Carlos Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 166	I think there was an option under file that is called export. Use that to backup your emails.

07-09-2002, 10:17 AM	#3
chrism Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 256	I think that just exports them to Outlook or Microsoft Exchange. I want to put them on a CD so I can get old messages if my computer goes down.

07-09-2002, 10:26 AM	#4
Carlos Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 166	Try to highlight all emails and then go on "file" and than "save as"

07-09-2002, 10:51 AM	#5
Juge Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,917	Find the store location of the data (under options somewhere), and save a copy of that entire directory. It will be named something wierd like "JHdsyuKJHDSukHJSjlksJkld" - a bunch of random characters. You can then import it into another Outlook express, if you ever reinstall windows. That's the only way I know how to do it - and it really sucks - but it works.

07-09-2002, 12:25 PM	#7
chrism Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 256	Thanks

07-09-2002, 12:28 PM	#8
Thomas N Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 973	I think there is a utlity out there (probably more than one) that does this easily. Maybe try a search for outlook express backup utility on Download.com or google. Sorry I don't have more specific info, but I am pretty sure the utilities for that exist. Good luck.