Relocation of OE files - Is it possible?

cehaha · 06-24-2005, 12:37 PM

I am aware since long ago that the files of Outlook Express are by default located at a location like this:

C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities....

Everytime I reinstall my operation system I have to backup all those files in that folder because I cannot relocate the files.

So, dear all, is there any way I can relocate those files so that I do not need to back them up before I reinstall my OS?

Geekgirl · 06-24-2005, 07:22 PM

Hello and Welcome to TSF

If you first fdisk/format, then install the O.S. that is the only way to keep that info.
Why are you reinstalling your O.S. so often?

cehaha · 06-24-2005, 08:46 PM

Thanks for your reply.
I just want to find a reliable way to keep the email files of OE because after using for a long time, the total file size is very large.

I try my best not to keep important files in C drive where the OS is.

I think I should rephrase my question:

I do not want the OE files to be put in the default location.

Is there anything I can do?

**Terrister** · 06-25-2005, 09:01 AM

Here is how to do it in OE6.

Before you do this, backup your OE data file.

Go to tools, options, maintenence. There is a button that says store location. Click on it and change the location.

cehaha · 07-14-2005, 03:58 AM

thx this is very very helpful

06-24-2005, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
cehaha Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 13 OS: Win 2000	Relocation of OE files - Is it possible? I am aware since long ago that the files of Outlook Express are by default located at a location like this: C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Identities.... Everytime I reinstall my operation system I have to backup all those files in that folder because I cannot relocate the files. So, dear all, is there any way I can relocate those files so that I do not need to back them up before I reinstall my OS?

06-24-2005, 07:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,190 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Hello and Welcome to TSF If you first fdisk/format, then install the O.S. that is the only way to keep that info. Why are you reinstalling your O.S. so often? __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

06-25-2005, 09:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Here is how to do it in OE6. Before you do this, backup your OE data file. Go to tools, options, maintenence. There is a button that says store location. Click on it and change the location. __________________

06-24-2005, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
cehaha Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 13 OS: Win 2000	Thanks for your reply. I just want to find a reliable way to keep the email files of OE because after using for a long time, the total file size is very large. I try my best not to keep important files in C drive where the OS is. I think I should rephrase my question: I do not want the OE files to be put in the default location. Is there anything I can do?

07-14-2005, 03:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
cehaha Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 13 OS: Win 2000	thx this is very very helpful