Ian R wrote:
"Kath Adams" wrote in message
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Ian R wrote:
Hi

I just wondered how people manage several years worth of OE data.

I need to keep copies of numerous emails for reference purposes.

What concerns me is that the size of the dbx files become huge (iirc
best kept below 100MB?) which slows down OE and they become more
prone to corruption.

Whats the best way to store/archive these messages but have them
easily available for searching to locate and open specific messages.

Thanks for any info.

Ian

Create one (or more) additional identities and import your current
mail into this ID. You don't have to configure an account in the ID,
just use it for storage. This is what I do. Keep your current ID for
all new mail. Name your new ID something appropriate - 2004, 2005,
Jan - June 2006 or whatever you like. Then switch ID's to read the
old mail. Hope this helps.

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Kath Adams
MS MVP - Windows (IE/OE)


Thank you Kath for the speedy reply.

Of course - why didnt I think of that!

Just one last question...

Can I use the same store folder for my current ID and new ID's or is
it best to have a different store folder for each ID?

Thanks again.

Regards

Ian

Entirely up to you, I use the same one. If you plan on moving the store
folder somewhere else, PLEASE back up all your mail first and then
CREATE the new store folder BEFORE telling OE to move it. Sorry for the
capitals, but users tend to move their store folder without researching,
with the resultant loss of all mail.
As well as the extra ID, I always back up regularly also. I have a
second drive in my PC and use that for all back up purposes. (OE as well
as other personal stuff). Most users would backup to CD or another
external source.

You might like to read up a little at Tom's excellent site.
http://www.insideoe.com

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Kath Adams
MS MVP - Windows (Outlook Express)