getting outlook files from seperate hdd?

[btbam]

I got a hdd in my new computer, this hdd has all my old windows files on it, and i want to know how I can retrieve all my "drafts" folder saved mail from outlook express...

please lmk if its possible

 

[spyordie007]

pull the "drafts.dbx" file from your profile (typically in documents and settings\your username); you should be able to use OE to pull the drafts from it.

 

[btbam]

i did local search of E: for drafts.bx no such file.. any other suggestions?

 

[Geforcer]

it'll be in "C:\Documents and Settings\Name\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{blahblahblahblahblah}\Microsoft\Outlook Express"

from local settings and beyond are hidden folders. might need to enable hidden files/folders to see them.

 

[btbam]

still not seeing it

 

[Geforcer]

hmm, guess the question of "which version of windows do you have?" should have been asked. 😛 Which?

 

[Geforcer]

if it's xp, then it should be in the one stated above. if it's 95 or 98, then try:

Windows\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook Express
or
Windows\Application Data\Identities\ID\Microsoft\Outlook Express

 

[btbam]

its xp and im not seeing it guys..

i realy need those drafts

 

[btbam]

ahhh i got it, thanks very much everyone, really appreciate it!

 

[Netopia]

so where was it?

 

[DumbGuy]

he was probably looking for it under the wrong user. Glad you found it.