Outlook Express DBX files

Where are the Outlook Express message databases stored

 %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{Identity-GUID}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\

• Refer to the system tips for a description of %USERPROFILE% thing; you will also need to adjust Windows Explorer settings to show hidden objects - the Local Settings folder is hidden from view with the default system settings.
• {Identity-GUID} - Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) associated with the specific user identity, something like {1234567890-12AB-CD34-EF12-123456789ABC}

Outlook Express stores message folders in separate .dbx files, one folder per file. The corresponding files are named according to their respective Outlook Express folder names. To create a backup copy of your email, you need to copy all the DBX files to a safe location.

OE errors and troubleshooting   Outlook Express recovery

Data encryption in DBX files

• protect your Outlook Express identity with a password;
  Password protection in Outlook Express
• compose and send encrypted email messages to the chosen recipients;
  How to set up Outlook Express for sending encrypted emails?
• receive and read encrypted emails from the chosen senders;
  Setting up Outlook Express to receive encrypted email messages.
• digitally sign your emails messages.
  How to set up Outlook Express for digitally signing emails?

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