Outlook Express .dbx files:

Why old deleted messages is apparently removed from the storage folder?

When you delete a message, it is actually only marked for deletion. It's not really gone and will not reduce in size dbx files until you compact your folders.

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    I'll provide too much information because those of us who are computer knuckleheads think that everything is important since it is a mystery to us.

    My main computer crashed and the data has been retrieved from the hard drive, including all of my Outlook Express dbx files. There are four years of e-mails in these files and critical that I be able to open them.

    My only working computer running XP. It has Outlook Express is installed on it and was once used for e-mail, but not more and not implemented with my ISP to send or receive if it matters at all. Other that the sending and receiving of all the other functions of the OE program appear to be operational.

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    I advise you to immediately copies of your DBX files restored. Save the duplicates in a place safe, and don't mess with them.
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    Different antivirus, antispyware, and third-party firewall, especially if they were running when you installed SP3.

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    In the case of Nero Scout, see point 2.3 page 8 here.
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    In the option to exclude indexing of selected file types, remember to add these file types:

    .eml, .dbx & .nws

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    Unless you left no messages in the Outbox, it must be empty. Messages are just going through there on the way to your mail server.
     
     
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  • import of e-mail express (dbx files) outlook XP pro store in windows mail.__I should be able to find them easily! __

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    Please use the forum for answers,

    Windows Mail is not available in Windows 7, you want to reinstall Windows XP.  You will need to back up data before you reinstall.  Best way to do is upgrade Outlook Express to Windows Live Mail and export your data to another drive.

    Switch to Windows 7 FAQ

    http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/Windows7/pages/moving-to-Windows-7-FAQ.aspx

    Switch to Windows 7

    http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/Windows7/archive/2009/09/24/moving-to-Windows-7.aspx

    Your Windows Mail data will be archived for the upgrade to Win7.

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    (e.g., Windows Mail;) (Windows Live Mail).

    If you install Windows Live Mail in Win7, I'd recommend switching

    for Windows Live Mail Vista first to ease the transition.

    If you purchase and install Outlook 2007 in Win7, I would recommend

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  • I have deleated, files accidentally, in my Outlook Express, these files contain all of my folders. What can I retreve them?

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    It is possible. Start by checking the Recycle Bin of Windows for BAK files for the records that you are missing. If you find, note the date of creation. Then check the storage folder of OE for BAK and DBX files for the missing files. If you find files, please post back before doing anything.
     
    The location of the message store.
     
    Tools | Options | Maintenance | Store folder will reveal the location of your Outlook Express files. Note the location and navigate on it in Explorer Windows or, copy and paste in start | Run.
     
    In Windows XP, Win2K & Win2K3 the OE user files (DBX and WAB) are by default marked as hidden. To view these files in Windows Explorer, you must enable Show hidden files and folders under start | Control Panel | Folder Options icon | Opinion, or in Windows Explorer. Tools | Folder options | View.
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    After you're done, followed by compacting your folders manually while working * off * and do it often.
     
    Click Outlook Express at the top of the the folder tree so no folders are open. Then: File | Work offline (or double-click on work online in the status bar). File | Folder | Compact all folders. Don't touch anything until the compacting is completed.
     
    Disable analysis in your e-mail anti-virus program. It is a redundant layer of protection that devours the processors and causes a multitude of problems such as time-outs and account setting changes. Your up-to-date A / V program will continue to protect you sufficiently. For more information, see:
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    And backup often.
     
    Outlook Express Quick Backup (OEQB Freeware)
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  • How to convert old Outlook Express (.idx files) contacts in Windows Live.

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  • How to read DBX outlook express files?

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    I just bought a new computer with Win7.  Now that the OE is gone (OMGosh!) How dbx files be read?  I have OE files and now find there is no apparent way to read.  I downloaded ParetoLogic but hesitate to run it.  The message says it will make changes to my computer.  What happens if the files are made completely unreadable!  I ran the scan function and several "pilots" were listed as obsolete.  Can it be good?  I just bought the latest and greatest computer!

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    Copy the * ENTIRE * OE message store folder to a flash drive. (Folders.dbx must be included). Place it on the desktop or another location on the computer using WLMail. Open WLMail and: file | Import | Messages | Microsoft Outlook Express 6, and the point where it was saved.

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    In OE: Tools | Options | Maintenance | Store folder will reveal the location of your Outlook Express files. Note the location and navigate on it in Explorer Windows or, copy and paste in start | Run.

    In Windows XP, Win2K & Win2K3 the OE user files (DBX and WAB) are by default marked as hidden. To view these files in Windows Explorer, you must enable Show hidden files and folders under start | Control Panel | Folder Options icon | Opinion, or in Windows Explorer. Tools | Folder options | View.

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  • Re: Toshiba Assist backup do not transfer Outlook Express data

    Before sending my Tecra M9 attention to Tosh under warranty, I took care to do a full backup on a separate HARD disk.

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    Most of my software and the original data appears to have been reloaded, using the tosh assist backup software.

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