"Joe935" wrote in message
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Is it possible to move all the files from win98 Windows\application
data\Identities\etc to A new PC with XP?
Would the OEQBlite program do the trick?
If possible what would be the procedure?
Thanks in advance
Joe Calderone, Don't Force it, Use a bigger Hammer.




You don't need any other software to do this. Just copy the files to the
appropriate folder on the new machine. It appears you know how to identify
that folder already, but if not, click on Tools, Options, Maintenance, and
then the "Store Folder" button. You'll see the full path to the data folder
there. This whole process is no different than doing a backup.

This next idea is also worth considering. If I recall, I read about it in
this newsgroup. It may be better to copy the old files to a temporary folder
on the new machine, and then use OE's import feature (File, Import,
Messages) to bring the messages into the new OE installation. The reasoning
is that OE folders (Inbox, etc) can become flaky for various reasons, and
begin exhibiting nasty symptoms. You may not have had this happen yet, but
tomorrow could be the day. So, by importing all the data into the new OE
installation, you're in effect rebuilding the data, rather than sticking it
in place with all its warts.

Whichever way you choose, be sure to keep A SEPARATE COPY of the old files
until you're positive that everything's working according to plan. For me,
this means at least two weeks. And, forget trying to bring over newsgroup
messages. It doesn't work. There's a long and involved way to make it
happen, but it's easier to just make a written list of the groups you
participate in, and re-subscribe to them manually.