Starting Outlook Express Freebie Backup
When you first start OEFB, create a backup folder to store the files. From the Tools menu, select Make A New Backup Folder.
There are three options available.
The first option will allow you to create a new folder to place the backup files.
First, select the drive you wish the folder to be placed on if you have multiple drives.
Press the
button.
On the dialog box that appears, type in the name of the folder you wish to create.
Then press the
button.
If you press the
button, no folder will be created.
Once you create the folder, the path list to the folder will show in the Backup Folder line.
Press the
to make this folder the backup folder.
The backup folder is now set. If you wish to change it later, just go back thru these steps again to create a new folder.
Press the
button to return to the main OEFB window.
The backup folder will now show on the main OEFB window.
If you already have a folder created you wish to use, select Set Existing Folder As Backup
A Browse dialog will appear where you can navigate to the existing folder.
Once the folder is selected, press
button and you will be taken back to the main OEFB window and the backup folder
will appear on the main window.
The third option (item #2 in the list) will open the folder selected.