Open Windows Explorer, so it shows the folder "F:\Documents and Settings", and right click that folder. Select "Search", and type *.dbx into the "Search for files And Folders" box. Check the "Advanced Options" box, check "Search System Folders, "Search Hidden Files And Folders" and "Search subfolders". Click "Search Now".

You are LOOKING for .dbx files which are in folders which will have names like this

{9EFEBDEA-CE00-4DD7-A4D6-CDB85C3EEDBF}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

The numbers and letters will be different.

Do that now.


doing it nowgot them. now what?Now do the same for .wab files and you've got the address book(s)
okay, got it . now what do i do?Make a folder on your good disk, and

for each folder that you found containing .dbx or .wab files, copy each folder so it is under the folder on your good disk.

Next step will be IMPORTING them into your new Outlook Express.

See here for tips and ask here too...

http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_move_my_outlook_express_folders_to_my_new_machine.html



can i MOVE them from the search result window? or do i have to go to the folders thru explorer?In search, you can click files copy them, but to get their folders you'll have to use Explorer.

i have a problem. i can find the address book under explorer, but i can't find the dbx folders under explorer. from the search it tells me the folders are in documents etc./MIKE/application data/identities {name}/microsoft/outlook express, but i can't find that folder. forget what i said. i have successfully moved everything. i can't thank you enough. do you mind if i ask you a couple of more questions?Quote

do you mind if i ask you a couple of more questions?