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Old 02-28-2007, 07:24 PM   #1
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Where is Outlook Express mail stored?

Hi All,

I have a question about where Outlook Express stores all of it's email messages. I have a computer that died but I have full access to the hard drive via SATA to USB adapter. I am hoping to find a way to export the messages that were stored in Outlook Express. Is there an easy way to do this without being able to run in that operating system?

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Old 02-28-2007, 07:43 PM   #2
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The messages are all stored in what's called the store folder which is located here:

C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{random numbers and letters}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Local settings is a hidden folder, so make sure you have hidden files and folders set to show.
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Old 03-07-2007, 06:17 PM   #3
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The messages are all stored in what's called the store folder which is located here:

C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{random numbers and letters}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Local settings is a hidden folder, so make sure you have hidden files and folders set to show.
Thanks, I'll give it a try!
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Thanks! Was able to import into another instance of OE.
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you can also import your address book, etc. this guy has a nice tutorial: http://www.insideoutlookexpress.com/backup/clone.htm
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