Outlook Express Q

[db133]

Hi

I use Outlook Express 6 (I dont know why but I do !).

I would like to back it up as I do want to keep the emails if this computer packs up.

Just like to copy the folders but I understand thats a no no.

Is there a simple way to back it up. I state 'simple' because thats the way I am !

Regards.

(sorry if this post is in wrong section or this a repeat I cant find it !))

[Nanook]

You may get some tips here...

http://neosmart.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1284

http://forums.techguy.org/web-email/...k-express.html

[Dai]

You'd like a simple method? Your wish is my command..

http://download.cnet.com/Outlook-Exp...-10159751.html

[db133]

Originally Posted by DaiNasty

You'd like a simple method? Your wish is my command..

http://download.cnet.com/Outlook-Exp...-10159751.html

Hi

Thanks for input. i had a quick look and at the risk of being picky/ungrateful etc. I noticed these comments:


Although Outlook Express Backup's purpose is fairly narrow, it does what it does very well, with a full complement of features we expect to see in a good backup utility. Its name defines its limits; this program will back up your Outlook Express e-mail and configuration files. However, it does go a bit beyond that by also backing up Internet Explorer bookmarks and any files that you manually select. The interface is nice and clean, highlighting its three main functions: backing up, restoring, and scheduling. A wizard walks you through the creation of a backup, which is useful for novice users. The program includes essential features for a backup utility, such as the ability to schedule jobs, compression of backup files, and encryption of your archive. You also can choose the level of compression and encryption. One unfortunate drawback is that you can't include folders among the manually selected files, making it inappropriate for more general backups. This program is extremely useful for those who use Outlook Express and don't know where its files are hidden. If you can figure that out, however, a more general backup utility is a better option.



"easy to use, but not really free"

Pros

at least it works, there's not much out there

Cons

not really free, trial version.

Summary

it's either this or doing it the hard way.

Any one know how much it is ? why do they always try the con freee/trial/etc etc..why not just the Price to start with ? That tatic always puts me right off.

Just found this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/270670

[j52c]

If you want to do a manual backup and restore I have a simple walkthrough on my website, which works.

http://www.freebits.co.uk/backoutlook.html

You will need to backup any email accounts seperately so that you can import them at a later date, which you cannot do with versions of Outlook after version 2003.

Oh, and I am not trying to push or advertise my page..........

[db133]

You will need to backup any email accounts seperately so that you can import them at a later date, which you cannot do with versions of Outlook after version 2003.

Is that OE6 ?

Just had a look at your page, and it just what I was looking for 10/10.
Will it work for OE6 ?

Thanks for your help much appreciated.....

Kind regards from East Sussex

[Matthew]

I used to use this bit of software when I used OE. Don't know much about it but it has saved me a few times when doing a few jobs where customers have OE.

[db133]

Thanks J52c & Matthew kind regards.

[Dai]

My apologies. I hadn't realised the link I posted was just a trial version.

My bad.