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"austinpctech" <spamcop@austin.rrDOTcom> wrote in message
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> "Snark" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:18ba601c44baf$08c22e00$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> > I've moved to a new computer and want to transfer my
> > previous files and settings for Outlook Express and
> > Internet Explorer. I can't find where the previous files
> > are on my old computer. Can someone help please?
>
> You can import your Inbox and other folders by going clicking on File,
then
> Import. You can find out the location of those files by clicking on your
> Inbox in your folders list, then click on File, Properties. Put your
mouse
> over the begining of the file path, hold your left click down and drag to
> the right to see the complete path. The path will be something like:
> C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application
> Data\Identities\{D0C111C3-B45B-475F-AF2D-8DDBA01BBCEB}\Microsoft\Outlook
> Express\. If you haven't already done so, you may have to enable your My
> Computer Explorer to show hidden files and folders. To do this open up My
> Computer and click on Tools, Folder Options, View and then enable Show
> Hidden Files and Folders.
>
> Your address book should be located at C:\Documents and
> Settings\<username>\Application Data\Microsoft\Address Book
>
> You can copy the contents of your Favorites for IE to your new computer.
> You will find your Favorites at C:\Documents and Settings\<username>
>
> If you need to import anything else, repost.
>
> Good Luck
You know I keep forgetting that Windows also offers a utility to transfer
files and settings. Simply pop in your Windows CD and choose Perform
Additional Tasks, then Transfer files and settings.