rescuing .dbx files Outlook Express and moving them to a new computer

[bookie32]

HI guys!

I wonder if there is a simple way to move the .dbx files from a crashed computer to a new one and access these files in a newer program?

 

I know one can install Windows Live Mail on XP and that automatically migrates the files for you and you can then export them to a new computer....BUT that is if the computer is working...

 

I have all the files and just wondered if I can move them and give my customer a chance to access them via new software etc...

 

bookie32

[Ponch]

If you have the files, then what is the problem? Is it just that you haven't tried anything yet? Outlook Express has an Import function that lets you do exactly what you ask about. It's pretty simple. It all depends on the version of the OS and of the program you want to get on with (WinXP, Win7, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, Thunderbird...). You need the .wab file as well (Windows AdressBook).

[jaclaz]

See also here, maybe something useful in it:

http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/170986-emails-vanished-from-outlook-express/

 

jaclaz

[bookie32]

_{Hi guys!}

 

_{Sorry, I have fixed this problem in this thread...}

 

_bookie32

Edited November 8, 2014 by bookie32