By Mitz
If you want to transfer your email folders which include the inbox, outbox, etc to another computer or just back them up, I will tell you the hidden path to where they are stored. They are not only stored deep in your computer, but is also classifies as a hidden folder in Windows. For example the inbox, outbox, drafts, etc are there. All the folders you created yourself are also there.
First you must un-hide your folders so you can view them.
- Go to the Start menu at the bottom left corner.
- Choose My Computer.
- Go to the menu at the top and choose Tools, then choose Folder options.
- Choose View from the tabs at the top.
- Scroll down the list and find the Hidden files and folders section. Choose to show hidden files and folders.
- Then press Apply and then OK.
Now you can backup your email folders
- Go to the Start menu at the bottom left corner.
- Choose My Computer.
- Double click on your main drive. Usually C: drive.
- Double click on Documents and Settings, then click on your user name.
- Then Double Click on The local settings folder. (which is now un-hidden)
- Then Double Click application data, then identities, then your ID Number, then Microsoft.
- There it is…. The Outlook Express folder. (told you it was hidden)
- Now you can copy this folder to backup.
Here is the Path to this folder.
C:/documents and settings/your user name/local settings/application data/identities/{your ID number}/Microsoft/Outlook express
To restore this folder to your new computer
- Navigate your way to the Microsoft folder where the Outlook Express folder is.
- Copy your backup folder and paste it into the Microsoft folder.
- You will be prompted to overwrite the original Outlook Express folder. Say yes.
- Now when you open your Email program your folders and all your previous emails will be restored.
