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Thread ID: 95392 2008-12-04 11:32:00 Restore outlook Express by using Citisoft zillah (13701) Press F1
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725854 2008-12-13 10:48:00 And I take it that these were the same versions that were on the computer before it was reformatted?

Have you tried importing the backup on a different computer? If not, it sounds like there's a chance that the backup is corrupt. I'm still fairly sure you need the registered version, however.

And to answer your question about a way to backup without using third party software, I suggest you look at this site:

www.pchell.com 		mabix (10146)
725855 2008-12-13 10:55:00 Something else, make sure that copy the backup file to the local hard drive before you try to commense a recovery mabix (10146)
725856 2008-12-13 10:56:00 And I take it that these were the same versions that were on the computer before it was reformatted?

OE yes, but IE I am not sure I forgot.


Have you tried importing the backup on a different computer? If not, it sounds like there's a chance that the backup is corrupt.

I tried to restor it on the same PC after formatting it.


And to answer your question about a way to backup without using third party software, I suggest you look at this site:

This site assumes that you would be able to access your Outlook Express, but my case was different, I could not access the outlook express, that means I could not choose any options that have mentioned in the link you have mentioned 		zillah (13701)
725857 2008-12-13 10:57:00 Something else, make sure that copy the backup file to the local hard drive before you try to commense a recovery
Yes I did 		zillah (13701)
725858 2008-12-13 11:03:00 A few things to remember here:

www.insideoe.com

All of your OE mail folders and messages, local IMAP and Hotmail folders and messages, and all of your subscribed newsgroups and messages are stored in one folder called the store root, or store root folder, or store folder, and in at least one place in OE, the Store root directory. It's default location is

C:\Windows\Application Data\Outlook Express\{GUID}
or
C:\Documents and Settings\<User>\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{GUID}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

where {GUID} is the Global Unique IDentifier (technical jargon for a unique long number) used to specify an Identity. Depending on your operating system and upgrade history, your store folder might be located elsewhere. To determine the location of your store, click Tools| Options| Maintenance| Store folder



When doing a backup, always ensure that you can restore before you go ahead. I learned this the hard way, losing over 300GB of data. Make sure, at least, that you verify your backups with an MD5 checksum or something of the like. (Do it twice)

The fact that OE wasn't working could have lead to a broken backup.. though that's highly unlikely. 		mabix (10146)
725859 2008-12-13 11:04:00 Try Creating a different Identity, and only restoring one part (E.g. Only restore the contacts to a Identity called Test29) mabix (10146)
725860 2008-12-13 11:05:00 This is a good site for OE Problems, Tips and Tools
www.insideoe.com 		Safari (3993)
725861 2008-12-13 11:21:00 bad news- after doing some research, it's probably likely that the files were corrupted to start with, and therefore, cannot be restored. That would be the reason Outlook Express wouldn't start.

Say Sorry to the Client, looks like they won't be getting their Emails back. Unless a miracle worker like Speedy or Wainuitech can come along and help you :)

Sorry I couldn't be anymore help to you~ 		mabix (10146)
725862 2008-12-13 11:44:00 The fact that OE wasn't working could have lead to a broken backup.. though that's highly unlikely.
I am afraid from that. 		zillah (13701)
725863 2008-12-13 11:49:00 I will try to get client permission and upload the 1.4 GB for you and please give it a try with your registered version and see how it will go zillah (13701)
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