Hi, On a similar topic, I had to filter some E-mail messages out of my OE Sent folder (Win2K) so I could import them into another PC (XP Home). The easiest way I found was to create a sub-folder, move the messages to it, then use Explorer to copy that sub-folder + folders.dbx somewhere (my docs, I think!), then I imported via my LAN into the other PC. If you don't copy folders.dbx along with the message sub-folder, the import function won't find the messages. As Jim says, it's a good idea to re-locate the mail folders well away (on another drive?) from your "local settings\me" place where OE puts it!
Regards, Richard.be ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Button" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 7:36 PM Subject: Re: Software -- OE6 > Look for foldername.dbx > > Or - use options and look at the place OE is shows in the change storage > location, > You can also tell the 98 OE to put the files in your selected directory > I would certainly suggest you do that on the XP system - > so losing the profile won't delete the email, and you can find the files on > the XP system > I keep mine on a separate partition so an OS restore only loses me the rules > etc > Do remember to close down OE between changes and data access/manipulation > > You can export the folders - but do make sure the folders are in a flat > structure > - sometimes import ignores subfolder content > Import - will probably assume they are OE5 format > Or - you can use something like dbxtract to create a load of .eml files from > the messages in the 98 folders, and then re-store them into the XP location > > or - bulk forward them from the 98 system to the email identity on the XP > (let your ISP have the hassle) > don't forget the option to NOT delete messages from the ISP when they are > downloaded > useful to ensure you don't lose stuff when switching systems > > JimB > <snip> > > I am trying to import message folders from a 98SE machine to an XP > machine. > > Both have OE6 -- but I'm dead in the water. > > I tried import but can't find the folders on the 98 machine. > > Is this possible to do?? > > > > Any info will be appreciated. > > > > Irv Pereira -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
