Re: .dbx not found after changing Computer Name
From: GPF (GPF_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/16/04
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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:50:21 -0700
The only .DBX files I find are inn the correct location C:\Documents and settings\... So I wonder if changing the Computer Name can "reset" the .DBX file or not.
Thanks!
"PA Bear" wrote:
> Tools>Options>Maintenance>Store folder will reveal the location of your
> current Identity's store. Write it down.
>
> In WindowsXP/2K, the OE user files (DBX and WAB) are by default marked as
> hidden. To view these files in Explorer, you must enable Show Hidden Files
> and Folders under Start>Control Panel>Folder Options>View.
>
> In Explorer, search for .DBX files. Any found which are not located in his
> current store will most likely be the missing ones. You can Import them
> using File>Import>Messages....
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> GPF wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I've a Win 2k Pro Sp3 with OE configured. After changing its Computer
> > Name the user says he can't find his messages, contacts, ...
> >
> > Anybody knows if there is any problem in changing computer name with OE?
> > The user profile is the same before and after change... Maybe the user
> > has deleted all messages in same wrong way?
> >
> > Thanks!
>
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