How to Backup Outlook Express (OE) Email, Settings, Address Book, Rules, and Accounts... Continued

The last step of your Outlook Express (OE) migration process is to transfer the junk email and email routing rules you have spent so much time developing on your old computer. This process also involves the registry.

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*note* - This information is stored in your computer's registry. The registry is a sensitive area of your computer that can easily be damaged. We strongly encourage you to backup your old computer's registry before you continue if you have not done so already.

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After you have created a backup of your old computer's registry, you will need to export the registry key that contains the information about your account settings. Follow the directions below to export the key:

STEP 3. Export Your Mail Rules Registry Key:

1. Left click on "Start" and the left click on "Run"
2. Type the word "regedit" into the box (without quotes) and press enter on your keyboard
3. The registry editor will now open.
4. The registry editor is split into 2 boxes, one on the left and one on the right. Make certain that the box on the left is scrolled all the way to the top. Once there you should see "My Computer"
5. Left click on the + next to My Computer
6. Left click on the + next to HKEY_CURRENT_USER
7. You should now see a folder called "Identities"
8. Right click on the "Identities" folder and left click on the "Export" option in the menu
9. The 'Export Registry File" window will now open
10. Navigate to your desktop by left clicking on the down arrow next to "My Documents" at the top of the window and selecting "Desktop"
11. In the 'File Name" box, type the word "rules" (without the quotes)
12. Left click on Save. After you click save the window will close. Exit the Registry Editor by left clicking on the "X" in the top right corner
13. On your desktop there should ow be a file names "rules.reg" Copy it to a floppy or to a CD
14. Insert the floppy disk or CD into your new computer
15. Left click on Start and then on My Computer
16. Double left click on your A Drive (for floppies) or on your CD drive
17. Double left click on the "rules.reg" file
18. Left click on "Yes" when you are asked if you are sure you wish to import the information
19. You should see a confirmation box informing you that the import was successful

That's it! You have now successfully migrates all of your Outlook Express (OE) information from your old PC to your new PC.

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