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 May 6 2008, 02:05 PM
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When i started my PC today I got a windows XP home meesage that my local profile was corrupt or missing. The PC started ,it lookes like it created a new profile ( not sure what that is). The bottom line, is that all my OE 6 messges were gone and it like I just purchased a new PC. A few months ago I lost all my OE 6 emails due to a corrupt file. The following solution worked Does it apply here also Thanks Your Inbox is corrupted. Move any mail you wish to save to a local folder you create. Then: Tools | Options | Maintenance | Store folder will reveal the location of your Outlook Express files. Press the Tab key to highlight the folder location, then Ctrl+C. Close OE, then Start | Run | Ctrl+V will put the location in the box - Click OK and you'll see the OE files. Otherwise, write the location down and navigate to it in Windows Explorer. In Windows XP, 2K & 3K, the OE user files (DBX and WAB) are by default marked as hidden. To view these files in Windows Explorer, you must enable Show Hidden Files and Folders under Start | Control Panel | Folder Options | View. With OE closed, find the DBX file for the folder in question {Inbox.dbx} and rename it to Inboxold.dbx. A new Inbox will be created automatically when you open OE. Use one of these tools to retrieve the lost mail. DBXtract: http://www.oehelp.com/DBXtract/Default.aspx DBXpress: {much faster for large files} http://www.oehelp.com/DBXpress/Default.aspx |
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May 6 2008, 04:32 PM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 5,424 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
I would probably try it if it worked before. I doubt it will hurt anything
-------------------- Mark
 why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around |
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