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Comment from stuart beilby on 2011-01-07

2011-01-08T03:13:33Z

I have windows 7 on my present computer as well as the previous one. On first computer I had Outlook Express but don't know how to install it on my present computer. I have been told it can't be done but as I said I had it on the previous computer which had Windows 7. There are lots of Motels who only use Outlook Express so when travelling I have to make phone calls which is a nuisance at times. Can you help me
Stuart B.

Outlook Express is not available for Windows 7: please read this article: Where is Windows Mail, or Outlook Express, in Windows 7?

11-Jan-2011

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Comment from Sherman Unkefer on 2011-01-04

2011-01-04T16:02:38Z

How do I transfer my read Outlook (not Outlook Express) emails to my new PC where I will use BT Yahoo! mail?

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Comment from zebaakhtar on 2010-05-11

2010-05-11T14:39:22Z

wonderful I don't believe such type of magic. I was unable to search the outlook folder. very helpful indeed.

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Comment from Alex Netherton on 2010-01-19

2010-01-19T19:58:15Z

A very good Outlook Express/Windows Mail/Windows Live Mail alternative is Mozilla Thunderbird, found at I am surprised you didn't mention it...

Mostly because it doesn't relate to the question being asked. But I actually recommend it: Thunderbird - A Free, Open Source, and Powerful Email Client

20-Jan-2010

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Comment from Anthony on 2010-01-18

2010-01-18T15:32:57Z

Is there a similar way to find the Microsoft Office Outlook files

Already an article on that: Where is my Outlook "PST" file located? - in fact that article was even listed in the related links for this one.

18-Jan-2010

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Comment from DuLe on 2010-01-15

2010-01-15T10:45:30Z

Well, isn't this just dandy news!

I've been an AOhelL addict for 10 years. In the past year or so I've begun changing my email address for many of my contacts from AOL to me@myinternetserviceprovider. I access those emails, as well as all my newsgroups, via Outlook Express.

My PC crashed last weekend -- first crash in 10 years). (And no, Leo, I didn't have anything backed up. Thankfully nothing important was lost. But I *did* buy an external/portable HD this week. Now if only I had a *clue* which files to back-up/transfer.) Anyway, I got mad and ordered a new PC (Dell with Win7).

Now I learn that not only am I going to have to figure out a completely new OS but I'm gonna have to figure out a new way to access my mail and newsgroups?

Will this Microsoft madness never end?!? (Rhetorical question.)

BTW ...
1) My OE files/mail are NOT stored where OE says they are. In fact, the folder doesn't even exist! (So, where are they??) And
2) After my PC crash, reinstalling Windows (XP) and getting my OE up and running again I reinstalled AOL (I *still* can't live without it.) AOL 'hijacked' my OE. AOL replaced my OE desktop icon with one of its own and, clicking on it, opened AOL. I could not figure out how to get my OE back so (I probably did more than I needed to do) I uninstalled Win XP SP3, uninstalled AOL, and then re-ran Win Update. My OE reappeared and is working just fine. But I don't have AOL, I miss my little buddy, and am seriously wondering if I should even consider installing it on my new computer.

Thanks for listening to my cathartic rant!

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Comment from John Stevens on 2010-01-13

2010-01-13T10:30:28Z

I use Windows XP & Outlook Express 6
There are 3 Identities in OE 6
Two are working fine but all the folders & contents for one identity are not being displayed.
I get the toolbars & under the toolbars I get an advert from my ISP & a Google search box - nothing else.
If I go to VIEW & click on "Next Folder" I can see in the bottom left corner the number of emails & unread emails but they are not displayed.
Does anyone know how I can get the folders & folder contents back?
Thanks

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Comment from Harry Audus on 2010-01-12

2010-01-12T23:21:17Z

Useful info - thanks, Leo. I'm using Outlook 2003 on Vista. Should I migrate to Windows Mail? Will I get all the functionality of Outlook 2003, including the calendar functions? Would I be able to port my Outlook mail and calendar entries to Mail?

Outlook (not Outlook Express) is typically a larger and more powerful program than any of Outlook Express/Windows Mail/Windows Live Mail. In general, I suspect you'd be quite disappointed by changing.

14-Jan-2010

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Comment from Stan Kern on 2010-01-12

2010-01-12T21:01:25Z

I am using Windows XP SP3. If my outlook express becomes corrupt, will replacing the identities folder restore not only the emails but also the addresses? If not how would I restore all information?

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Comment from Mitts on 2010-01-12

2010-01-12T18:27:13Z

Leo, now that you have told us where to find the messges stored by Outlook Express, my question is, obviously there is alot of old "stuff" stored in that folder. Can these be cleaned right out? For simplicitys sake, like emptyimg out the Recycle Bin?
This technically challenged senior would like to know.

Thanks

In all honesty - I wouldn't. My experience with the questions I get is that Outlook Express's database is very fragile. Cleaning attempts often result in lost email and corrupt databases. Unless you have a specific problem you're trying to solve, I'd leave well enough alone.

14-Jan-2010

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