Outlook Express -- how to restore from older version...

[rickpad3]

I have recently reloaded a system with Outlook 2000 and fully service packed
it. I did take a full backup of the PC prior to doing this, but neglected to
export the Outlook Express account settings, address book, and mail. I
believe the version was 5.0 or 5.5. I do know where the database files for
my identies are, but am having a hard time importing this into my new Outlook
Express 6.0 or Outlook 2000 mail program. I would like to, ultimately,
utilize Outlook rather than Outlook express.

Does anyone have any pointers on how I can retrieve this information short
of trying to install the older version and export it? Any help would be
appreciated.

 

[Peter Foldes]

Outlook Express files are *.dbx They are hidden and you will need to set
Show all Files to access them

 

[DL]

If you were previously using OE you need to import data into OE on the new
sys, 'prior' to exporting from OE to OL (on new sys)
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/ for info on OE