Why Can i find my Outlook Express DBX Files

rhardy12 · 02-11-2005, 03:34 AM

I have compacted a email archive in outlook express and created a DBX file, as outlook express was creating the DBX file, i noticed it didn't tell me where it was saved, i have gone into the search option and searched for *.dbx, the problem i have is my machine has blackice installed as i use VPN for work, this is locking up my search option which is a completey different issue, Does anyone know where this DBX file may be stored on my machine?? Is there a folder that stores this files in when first created??

Thanks in advanced.

Ross

CTSNKY · 02-11-2005, 05:16 AM

They are usually located in:

C:\Documents and Settings\<Your User Name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{<Random Key String Here>}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

You may have to go into Folder Options and Show Hidden Files in order to see them.

02-11-2005, 03:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
rhardy12 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Why Can i find my Outlook Express DBX Files I have compacted a email archive in outlook express and created a DBX file, as outlook express was creating the DBX file, i noticed it didn't tell me where it was saved, i have gone into the search option and searched for *.dbx, the problem i have is my machine has blackice installed as i use VPN for work, this is locking up my search option which is a completey different issue, Does anyone know where this DBX file may be stored on my machine?? Is there a folder that stores this files in when first created?? Thanks in advanced. Ross

02-11-2005, 05:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	They are usually located in: C:\Documents and Settings\<Your User Name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{<Random Key String Here>}\Microsoft\Outlook Express You may have to go into Folder Options and Show Hidden Files in order to see them. __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!