old inbox dbx files renamed and stored on disk- what is easiest way to view them

[Randyman]

I like to store valuable emails I've got through the years. I use Outlook
Express 99% of the time, and after I have about 200 messages I want to keep,
I'll rename the file to something like inbox3.dbx. These files renamed are
stored in a folder on my hard drive. What is the easiest way to view these
old messages without going through a process of renaming the old inbox files
temporarily and replacing the current inbox.dbx name temporarily. I tried
to copy and paste the renamed dbx files in created folders in outlook
express to view, but this does not work. Thank you, and Happy Holidays --
Sincerely -- Randyman

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

see tomsterdam.com to learn how to reconnect the dbx files - also look at
dbxtract. it'll burst the dbx files so you can read the messages without
reconnecting the dbx's to OE.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)


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