get back passwords, email after clean install of 98

Ok, had to reformat HD, got NS back on, I did save the following files b4 format.

chrome
profile backup
Users

However, the stuff in the chrome folders I need also but tried to replace them and it didnt work.

Main thing is my passwords file

any ideas??
thanks

 

Hi Basstracker,

What things in your chrome file didn't you recover? Are you talking about the chrome folder in the Program Files/Netscape/Netscape directory, or the chrome folder in the Profiles directory?

To recover your passwords, first go to a site (this one) which requires a password, and enter the information. (You probably just did that)

Close Netscape and Quick Launch
Open Windows Explorer and navigate to your backup *.slt folder
Copy the password file from the backup to the current *.slt folder
The file is named similar to: 32975487.s

In the current *.slt folder rename the NEW password file, e.g., X12345678.s
Rename the backup password file to the same name of the NEW password file.

This should give you back your passwords.

Ramona

 

Thanks, I'll try that. I did not go to the file Windows/Application Data/Mozilla however and back up those files, hope this is not where I should of been!

ALso, tried to download the home button from site you gave me a few months ago, page is no longer there.

My emails are the most important files I need however, I do have some of the info saved but dont know where to put them now cause its showing Users, and then Default Users

 

Oh dear, yes that is exactly where you should have saved your Netscape 7.02 Profile data. The Netscape Communicator 4.x Profile data is located in the Users folder.

Try this site: http://3rdhand.info/mozilla/home/

As I stated above, Users is for Netscape 4.xx, and Default User will be the 7.02 Profile.

Let us know if we can be of further help.

Ramona

 

Ok, time to be a pest..... I downloaded the home button file, but it didnt install, ,where do I put this thing?

ALso, ive set up home networking and file sharing, I still of old hard drve with NS on it, gonna see about getting mail files from there.

Thanks!

 

Basstracker,

There are no pests on this Forum, just users with questions... I love questions!

First, do you have Software Installation enabled? The setting is here:
Edit | Preferences | Advanced
Enable Software Installation
Next:
With Netscape open
Drag the home.xpi file to any open page
You will get a dire warning that the sky is falling, plague is upon us, etc. just ignore and elect to install the software

Exit Netscape, then restart
Your Home Button should be in place.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

Ramona

 

Cool, works. Now to just find out how to get mail fixed.. geez, I hate fresh installs!

Thanks!

 

Basstracker,

Were you able to find your Netscape 7 Mail files? I sure hope you didn't lose them. Let us know if we can help with your Mail.

Ramona

 

Yes I found them on other hard drive. I put a new drive in and upgraded whole system and left most data on old drive.