Windows version? Did you have these messages in the Inbox the last time you
compacted? If so, and you are using XP/SP2 or SP3, have you checked the
Recycle Bin for bak files?

The Inbox size is irrelevant as it won't get smaller until you compact.
(Don't do it right now).

Does the personal folder have other messages in it or was this a new folder?

Have you checked Deleted Items?
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Geoff" wrote in message
...
read the threads about restoring dbx files but my problem is that
immediately after dragging some emails from Inbox to a personal folder, my
system froze. When I rebooted, the dragged emails have gone. My Inbox
dbx
file looks large and I suspect the emails are there but marked internally
for
deletion / hidden (I have not compacted for some days). How can I import
or
restore a copy of this file so as to bring all emails into view, including
those marked to be deleted or hidden?
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Geoff