accessing old emails

[Guest]

I just upgraded to Windows XP and Outlook Express 6.0. How can I access the
folders that held my stockpile of old emails?

Also, I keep getting a message that XP has some compatability issue and that
I should go to updatenow.org to fix it. The message is in a pop-up box and
says that it is from MSOFT. Is it legitimate?

 

[Ricky]

OLEXP: Mail Folders, Address Book, and E-mail Messages Are Missing After You
Upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313055

 

[Ricky]

The message is not legitimate. You need to turn on the XP firewall or
install one. That should stop the popups.

 

[ft]

Also, I keep getting a message that XP has some compatability issue and that
I should go to updatenow.org to fix it. The message is in a pop-up box and
says that it is from MSOFT. Is it legitimate?

Nay. It is an attack on your system; most likely coming in via Windows
Messenger Service (this is not MSN Messenger I'm talking about).
Simple approach; shut down the Windows Messenger Service (go to this
site: http://www.jmu.edu/computing/security/info/winmsg.shtml#block)
Best approach; Get a properly configured Firewall on your system.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Regarding the Pop-up, it's not legitimate. If the title bar reads as
MESSENGER SERVICE, then it the world famous
Messenger SPAM / advertisement. Install a Firewall to prevent the pop-ups (a
must). Additional note from Bruce Chambers - MVP:
http://groups.google.co.in/groups?selm=#[email protected]

Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=330904

Stopping Advertisements with Messenger Service Titles
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp