Outlook Express won't flip Archive bit

[Frank]

I use a simple batch file with XCopy /m to back up my personal files to
an external drive every time I start my computer. This has worked well
in XP Professional SP1. I recently rebuilt the machine upgrading to
SP2 and applying all Microsoft updates in the process. Now, Outlook
Express won't flip the Archive bit on Inbox.dbx and other dbx files
changed when I check or send emails.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I use a simple batch file with XCopy /m to back up my personal files to
an external drive every time I start my computer. This has worked well
in XP Professional SP1. I recently rebuilt the machine upgrading to
SP2 and applying all Microsoft updates in the process. Now, Outlook
Express won't flip the Archive bit on Inbox.dbx and other dbx files
changed when I check or send emails.

Use the /d switch. It's more appropriate than the /m switch in
most cases.

 

[Frank]

Use the /d switch. It's more appropriate than the /m switch in
most cases.

OK. I didn't want to have to specify a date, but on re-reading the
parameter list, I see it should copy over older files. Many thanks.
I'll give it a try.