PC meltdown today. Needed to install new hard drive, I'm managing to access some files from the old HD, does anybody know which folder stores e-mails you've saved in outlook express?

Vinnie

Depends on your operating system. If it was Windows XP then your files were in:
C:/Documents and Settings/your account name/Local Settings/Application Data/Identities

In this folder you will have as many sub-folders with long alphanumerical names as many you had "identities" defined in your Outlook Express. If you had only one main Identity, then there will be just one folder. Inside you need to go to Microsoft/Outlook Express folder and there are your OE files.

Pawel

Thanks Pawel. I have 3 email accounts, and I think I managed to save one of them. the other two were corrupt! What a day.................... :-)

Vinnie

Vinnie:

Export all your Inbox, Outbox and contacts.

In the menu, under file there should be an import and export

Hi Vinnie,

Just try looking for the .pst file. It contains all e-mails...
Good luck

What a day Vinnie,

agree with warthog...look for *.pst files. They should contains your emails, folder, contacts etc... even the calender planner that u have did previosly.
I faced this many times and from now on, i always back up the folders.Simply click on file, export import wizard..and follow the instruction!

hope this help