"JAG CHAN" <rup@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9A0AC0DF43015JagChan@207.46.248.16...
>I am usin windows xp pro with sp2.
> I need to reinstall xp.
> How do I save my OE contents (e-mails and address)?
> Thanks.
Locate the folders for mail and address book - these are in different
locations, and helpfully, the folders are hidden.
In OE, look for Tools, Options, Maintenance, Store Folder. In Address
Book, go to Help, About. Repeat for each email account.
Copy those folders to a backup disk, and check the backup.
When you have the new system set up again, import the messages, from OE
Store Folder, point the import utility to the folder. Import the
address book in a similar way.
Note that importing the address book will lose folders - but not groups.
HTH
-pk