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Expert: Bob H Date: 7/12/2008 Subject: outlook express old files
Question I have an old back up of various outlook express files .dbx etc
Is there a way to recover them?
Answer Hi Lewis.
If you saved all of the Outlook Express data files then you can open them up with Outlook Express, or also with Outlook. Many other email programs will allow you to import those files as well but the specific steps will depend on which email program you are using.
Once you open the files then you can drag and drop the file contents into your main email storage folders so you will have everything in one place. If you need more detail then let me know which operating system and email program you are using, along with version numbers.
