Inside Outlook Express

Files and Settings

This section is aimed at users who wish to understand more about how OE stores information on the computer. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with this section before following the backup procedures described in Backup & Restore.

The OE Store Folder

• How OE stores files on your hard disk
• How to move your store root
• How to maintain your store root
• • Automatic Maintenance
  • How to compact your OE folders
  • How to clean up your OE news folders

The OE (Windows) Address Book (WAB)

• How OE stores your contacts
• The standalone WAB and Multiple WABs
• Network issues with WAB
• Sharing the Contacts folder in Outlook

The OE Registry Keys

• The Outlook Express registry key
• The Address Book registry key
• The Internet Accounts registry key
• The Identities registry key

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