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OK, we did the first part of this tip where we learned how to save (or send) an outlook express folder. Now, we're going to go over what to do with that saved (or sent) folder once you get it to the computer you want it on. So... 1. Follow the procedure we did in part 1 on the recipient's computer to figure out where it's storing its Outlook Express mail. 2. Save the stored folder to that location. If it was e-mailed, double-click the attachment and do a "Save As". If you have it on a disk or CD, you'll need to copy and paste it into the store folder. Note that if you're using a CD you may need to take off the "read only" attribute (right-click the file, Properties. Then uncheck the "Read only" checkbox if it's checked). For more on Copy & Paste, head to: http://www.worldstart.com/tips/shared/copypaste.htm 3. OK your file should be sitting in the "Store" folder now. However, that's just not going to be enough. You'll need to go to that location and delete the "Folders" file (note that Outlook Express will need to be shut off for you to do this).
Your "Folders" file keeps track of what folders you have in Outlook Express. However, it's not smart enough to look for new folders each time you load the program. It only lists what it "knows" are there. When you delete it, Outlook Express is forced to create a new "Folders" file. This new one will include the ALL the folders in the directory (including the new one you just added). After you've deleted the file, start Outlook Express again. The new folder should be listed. That should do it. I know it seems long and involved, but it really isn't all that hard. Oh, and yes, this would be a great way to backup and restore Outlook Express mail when you get a new computer or need to reformat the old one.
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Sharing Outlook Express Folders - Part 2
