David in Normandy wrote:
Mary Fisher says...

"David in Normandy" wrote in message
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Charlie Pridham says...
Is it possible to copy the emails in folders for transfer to
another computer like you can with the address book? (win 98)


Yes, but you need to be more specific about what email
software you use? If you use Outlook Express it is easy and
will explain if that is what you use?

I'd like to know ... please

Mary




OK. First thing to do is create a "dummy" mail folder on
the computer you want to transfer the folder to.
To do this, run Outlook Express on the TARGET pc, then
Click File New Folder
Give it the name that you want the new folder to be called
e.g. "Archive" (it can always be renamed later if needed).
Then go into your inbox and COPY any email from there to
your new folder. This step is important because it forces
OE to create a new file for your new folder. Now close the
OE program. This is important too.

Next, run OE on the other PC. You need to know where it
stores its email files/folders. So click:
Tools Options Maintenance (tab) Store Folder
By default the folder is in a ridiculous long path
including an identity.

Much easier to right-click on the folder in OE and select "Properties". It
will tell you where the folder is.

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Jeff
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