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Restoring .dbx files into Outlook Express 6

Copied .dbx files from a backup drive to a folder on my desktop, which included not only the usual folders (inbox, sent, etc) but also included folders I created where I store various categories of email, such as finance, friends.  Before you ask, yes I  backed up the folders.dbx file also.  When I tried to import the .dbx files from the desktop folder, the only .dbx files that the import recognizes are the usual .dbx files (inbox, sent, etc).   Why doesn't it recognize my other email files?
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It should recognize them all. Are you Importing from an OE store directory?
 
Right click on each file and under Properties, make sure the Read Only attribute is not checked.
 
Worst case scenario, you can import them manually.
 
How to restore individual dbx files
http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#imp1 
 
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Last updated March 13, 2024 Views 7,277 Applies to: