need to copy files and folders in outlook express 6.0 to new computer

I need to copy all my folders and files and my address book from out look express on my old hard drive to my new computer . I put the old Hard drive in as a slave on the new computer. neew pc has windows 2000 pro on it and old pc had windows 98 se on it.

Thank You...Tom

 

Try the Import feature in OE (File>Import>Messages), then choose "Store Folder" as location from which to import, browse to the folder on the old drive where the messages are stored. If you're not sure where they are, do a search on the old drive for "inbox.dbx" (without the quotes). All the old .dbx files should be in the same folder.

Import the address book in the same way, doing a search for *.wab (the address book file) on the old drive. If there are no .wab files, try *.pab (Personal Address book).

 

Hi, Tom ~

Here are two easy ways to go about it:

• OEBackup is free and is endorsed by OE mavens & MVPs
• Express Assist is a simple free for 15 days shareware program that creates a backup of your mail folders. Select specific folders to transfer and to create a destination folder. Follow the wizard to install your folders on your new computer