Re: simple how-to for moving email to new computer

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Thanks! That's exactly the kind of info I was hoping for. Appreciate the
help


"Bruce Hagen" <Nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Backup & Restore:
>
> http://www.insideoutlookexpress.com/backup/
>
> http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx
>
> http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup/Default.aspx
>
> If you are transferring to another PC, and have access to a Windows XP
> setup CD, or if both computers are running Windows XP, see:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/OEtopten.mspx#EBAA
> --
> Bruce Hagen
> MS MVP - Outlook Express
> ~IB-CA~
>
> "Boze" <zebozette@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Is there a place that has a simple, how-to for users to follow when
>> moving your email from an old computer to a new one? I usually copy the
>> .dbx file(s) over but I don't remember if I have to launch OE on the new
>> computer, OPEN the Inbox, create folders to match the folders I've used
>> on the old OE and open those, etc. It seems there's more to it than just
>> placing the .dbx in the correct location on the new computer.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Boze
>>
>


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