moving backed up emails back into Vista
My Zone alarm and Vista didnt seem to like each other and so Zone alarm wouldn't uninstall even using Revo. I was advised to back up all my files and then do a factory restore, which I did onto an external hard disc.
I tried to use the Wizard to move the files back onto my machine but was told by the wizard that as backup had not been set up on my machine it could not do a transfer. I presume because I had reverted to a factory settings reinstall.
I can see my windows mail folder on my external hard drive. I have been able to copy and paste all my contacts and that is working well
My question to the panel is what is then the easiest way to move the messages folder back onto my machine? Can I move the whole folder and all its contents by copy & paste or can I go into the folder and just pull back the In and out box .
When I look into say the In box on my external backup I see is a winmail.fol extension. What should I be looking for and doing Guys? this is driving me nuts! Im using Vista home premium
moving backed up emails back into Vista
Hello Katty
Im using windows mail. I backed up all the emails from mail onto my hard drive before doing a factory restore. I dont have outlook.
I thought it was as easy as using the windows easy transfer but tells me I dont have a back up. I also tried using Advanced restore and it told me that on my external hard drive it doesnt find any. I can see the folder. Can I just copy and paste, and if so, where to. Grateful for your input.
moving backed up emails into Vista
now I am confused. I am using Windows Mail on Vista. I assumed this was different to Outlook express. Is it? and if so, what do I have to do. Thanks