tried using the 'file' 'import' option but have no idea where to browse/look
for the folder where my messages are stored.

afraid that if i set up a new mail account, i'll be able to send and receive
email but will lose all of my old email messages and address.

strangely, if i log out of my side of the computer and log in on my
brother's side, his oe6 updated no problem and all his emails and addresses
are in tact.

any thoughts on how to get my emails back?