Re: Transfering old mail to new hard drive

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From: Laura (xnotmex_at_example.invalid)
Date: 08/08/04 

Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2004 13:43:36 -0400

Can't backup data on old drive using that software as the drive is toast.

I need a utility that will read the dbx files.

"TIM" <ytcgj@sina.com> wrote in message news:cf5m74$1k0n$1@mail.cn99.com...
> I think you can use outlook express backup software to backup and restore
> your
> data.Visit http://www.outlook-express-email-backup.com ,download ABC
Outlook
> Express Backup to help you!
>
> "Laura" <xnotmex@example.invalid> 写入消息新闻
> :OggtEfVfEHA.704@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > I am in the process of setting up my laptop after a hard drive failure.
I
> > saved the OE6 dbx files prior to the crash. My normal efforts to
transfer
> > the files to the laptop are not working.
> >
> > Here's my *normal* routine:
> >
> > -Copy files to hard drive
> > -Point Store directory to temporary folder on HD
> > -Open OE
> >
> > Normally this works fine. This time it only recognizes 4 out 20 folders
> that
> > I need to restore to this hard drive. The computer tech who replaced my
> > drive gets the same result. I have confirmed that the problem folders
are
> > NOT *read-only*.
> >
> > I have even tried to *trick* OE by creating the folder name within OE
and
> > then copy the old folder over the
> > folder of the same name. OE won't recognize the new contents of the
> folder.
> > Once when I opened up the folder I got a an message of Low Memory.
> >
> > I have also tried to Import the messages but OE claims that the files
> either
> > don't exist in that folder or that they are in use by another program.
> >
> > I downloaded MailNavigator but this too can not read the files. No error
> > messages just no output.
> >
> > I have considered getting DBXtract or DBXpress but if this is likely to
> fail
> > I don't want to waste my money at this point.
> >
> > Any other tools or tricks available to try? I'm running XP Pro SP1 with
> all
> > updates.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Laura
> >
> >
>
>

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