backing up outlook/express emails and address books

[stndn]

My brother is asking me to help him backup his emails and address book this weekend.
Problem is, i don't know if he's using outlook or outlook express.
And since i don't use those stuffs, i don't know what files to backup if he wants to save them up.

So, what files should i backup to keep the emails and address books?
And if i reformat and reinstall his computer, can i just dump the files in the new installation or do i have to use any import tools to get the emails and address book back/

thanks.

 

[Abhi]

For OE, its best to use the files and settings transfer wizard (xp).

 

[stndn]

Oh, sorry i forgot to mention that he's using windows 98..
And he's using outlook express.

Thanks for the info, btw -)
I found the option to export the settings from OE to whatever file. I guess i'll have him import the files again.

But then i thought i should introduce him to mozilla for the emails. I know it's easy to convert OE files to mozilla-enabled emails. But is it as easy to convert the emails from mozilla to OE? In case he doesn't like mozilla as his email client?

Thanks.

 

[MrYahtzee]

i have been using this program called '123 OutLook Express Backup'
its pretty cool and easy to use and not too expensive, i think its a 30 day trial
aswell, you can read up on it at the below link' hope this helps....
http://www.allnetsoft.com/