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Selkirk64 January 24th 07 04:01 PM

Trouble Finding OE Data Files
 
I have had to reload XP Pro to alleviate significant boot problems.

I have lost the accounts previously set up on the machine. Two of those
accounts had active OE setups.

Did I lose my OE data files on the OS reload?

Where can I find the data files? ... yes - I will start backing them up!

Much thanks,

James

PA Bear January 24th 07 04:35 PM

Trouble Finding OE Data Files
 
Did you do a Repair Install or a format & reinstall?

Tools Options Maintenance Store folder will reveal the location of
your current Identity's store
(http://www.insideoe.com/files/store.htm#storemain). Write it down.

In WinXP, the OE user files (DBX and WAB) are by default marked as hidden.
To view these files in Explorer, you must enable Show Hidden Files and
Folders under Start Control Panel Folder Options View.

In Windows Explorer, search for .DBX files. Any found which are not located
in your current store will most likely be those from your OE5 Identity. You
can Import them using FileImportMessages....

References:

Importing OE Data (all DBX files, including Folders.dbx)
http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5

Backup & Restore OE Data
http://www.insideoe.com/backup/index.htm
http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

Selkirk64 wrote:
I have had to reload XP Pro to alleviate significant boot problems.

I have lost the accounts previously set up on the machine. Two of those
accounts had active OE setups.

Did I lose my OE data files on the OS reload?

Where can I find the data files? ... yes - I will start backing them up!



Steve Cochran January 26th 07 02:16 PM

Trouble Finding OE Data Files
 
See he www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#4 Remember the files are hidden.

steve

"Selkirk64" wrote in message
...
I have had to reload XP Pro to alleviate significant boot problems.

I have lost the accounts previously set up on the machine. Two of those
accounts had active OE setups.

Did I lose my OE data files on the OS reload?

Where can I find the data files? ... yes - I will start backing them up!

Much thanks,

James




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