Opening .dbx files
 

My partner has recently upgraded my PC and transferred my Outlook Express files (including some folders I have set up which contain emails I need to get my mitts onto) to CD (I believe he just copied them over). However I can't open them. I am still using the same operating system (XP) and the same version of Outlook Express (v6). I have downloaded DBXtract (v4.50). The files appear to have been extracted however they aren't showing in the destination path I set up.

Does anyone know how I can get at these files?:mad:

Re: Opening .dbx files
 

I believe you put them in c:/Documents and Settings/USERNAME/Application Data/Microsoft/Outlook Express/ then restart OE.
I could be wrong though because I don't use that client.

Re: Opening .dbx files
 

This didn't work I had to use a slightly different path to get to the same point and I have now lost a few more emails, however they should still be on the cd so when I can recover the emails I should be okay.

Anyone with any more suggestions? :Yikes: :mad:

Re: Opening .dbx files
 

Ok Just so everyone knows what was done.

I copied the OE folder from the Identities area of "My Documents" to a CD, which I restored after the upgrade.

But it seems nort all files copied over to the cd.

Unfortunately part of the upgrade was a reformat and re-install of Windows so I suspect the emails are lost in the mists of time.

Re: Opening .dbx files
 

Well if inbox.dbx isn't there then the emails will be gone.

Re: Opening .dbx files
 

You didn't use the export tool in Outlook Express then? Oh dear :Yikes:
You should be able to drop the .dbx file back into the relative folder and then access the mail through OE etc.
Is this any help?
http://forums.devshed.com/archive/t-100792
or maybe this might help you replace the files back to where they need to be
http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup/Default.aspx
a good site for OE related info can be found here
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/

Re: Opening .dbx files
 

cjmillsnun check your pm's

Re: Opening .dbx files
 

nice one Paul - how do I nominate a post of the month again ;)

the comment of 'thanks for your help it was nonexistent' in your first link cracked me up :)

Re: Opening .dbx files
 

Humour and help all in one ;) We'll wait and see if it helps, if not we can always try again :)

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Thanks everyone for your help. After speaking to a friendly MCSE.
I now understand what was wrong.

The problem is that bryony's additional folder dbx files didn't copy to the cd before I reformatted. Therefore they are lost. The Inbox did copy and all files in the inbox were rescued. Now I've got to get her away from OE and onto a decent email proggy.

I think I might configure her mail to be picked up through my Linux box and get her using PINE. That should save similar problems in the future.

Re: Opening .dbx files
 

Ahh always the easy answer :disturbd:
How long before you get out of the doghouse then? ;)