Copying DBX Files as Backup
 

If an user simply copies DBX files as a substitute for fully backing up
OE, what problems result when he tries to access the archived files? OE
does not have the archiving function built into Outlook (except that it
can export to Outlook), and the utilities with which I am familiar
backup everything, requiring a complete restore to access a single file.
(Outlook allows you to open a PST file for access as if the content were
still in Outlook.)

Copying DBX Files as Backup
 

Copying the DBX files is how to backup the messages. What you aren't
getting by doing that is your address book (you could copy the WAB file)
and any settings (account info, view options, etc.).

You can restore an individual DBX file.
How to import a single mail folder (*.dbx)
http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importdbx
For an alternate description, see the last paragraph he
http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx

And some people use an addition OE Identity for restores.
How to Create and Use Identities in Outlook Express
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=209169


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Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm


"mcp6453" wrote in message
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If an user simply copies DBX files as a substitute for fully backing
up OE, what problems result when he tries to access the archived
files? OE does not have the archiving function built into Outlook
(except that it can export to Outlook), and the utilities with which I
am familiar backup everything, requiring a complete restore to access
a single file. (Outlook allows you to open a PST file for access as if
the content were still in Outlook.)