Knowing how to backup Outlook Express files is not obvious. Nor is it clear how to move emails when moving machines or reformatting machines. Exporting from OE to a non-proprietary format needs trickery.

I've put these pages here to help others with similar issues. I use Windows so if you use a Mac you'll need to interpret a bit I guess.

• A page that describes one way to export or convert your outlook express messages into a non-proprietary format.
• This page covers backing up and restoring your Outlook Express folders (messages).
• If Outlook Express 6 hangs or freezes when you start it then you might have a corrupted inbox.
• If you are planning to move to XP and wonder what to do with your emails then this might be useful (Microsoft Knowledgebase article 313055). [Thanks Mike Kutchik for the link]