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From: Aline (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/18/04

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    Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 12:27:20 -0800

    Hello, I am new to this and am having a problem with some
    folders I backed up onto floppy disks.
    In Outlook Express I clicked on File and then "Folders"
    and "compact" then all my emails were compacted into .dbx
    files and I was able to back these up onto floppy disks.
    I did this because my computer had to go into the shop and
    I did not want to lose my emails.
    Everything is on the floppy disk but when I try to open it
    I get computer language on the screen. lots of boxes and
    stars etc.
    How can I open this and read my emails? This is my big
    question. I cannot believe I have lost everything I was
    trying to save.
    Please help, anyone ;)
    Aline

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