Outlook Express hidden file folder on desktop in error

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pete39

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Hi All

I have the Outlook Express hidden file folder {F67CC53C-9C34-495F-918F-DACF472CE5BB} on my desktop in error.

Following some complicated (for me anyway) instructions I recently exported all of my XP Outlook Express stuff from my PC into Vista’s Widows Mail onto a laptop as a test.
This was to see if I could import OE into WM, I wanted to see if I could do this for a friend’s new laptop and it was successful. WM full of the OE messages etc.
However it was only successful to a point.
Because for my convenience I put the Outlook Express hidden file folder on my Desktop but it is now the only way that Outlook Express will work, the folder has to stay on the desktop.
If I put it back in the Explorer tree where I think it should be Outlook Express stops working.
Outlook Express is displayed but it’s empty of all messages and accounts, when the folder is again put back on the desktop it works okay.

Any ideas please
Pete
 

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How about system restore? Maybe if you make a short cut, that will work. Try the short cut both from the program and the hidden file.

Hw about using Windows Live Mail, Outlook Express has been discontinued. Import everything from Outlook into WLM. You can just unintall Outlook snd then delete all the files, if they remain on the desktop.
 

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To much has happened since then to you use system restore.

All I want to do is get my XP back to how it was originally.

All this came about because I successfully installed Windows Mail (not Windows Live Mail) onto a relatives Windows7 laptop.
Beforehand I did a successful import of OE to WM practice run on my wife’s Vista laptop.
It has to be Windows Mail not Window Live Mail as that is the user’s preference.

I don't see how a short option would work.
 

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Part of the problem for me is that you are talking about XP, very different from Vista or Windows 7. It would be my suggestion to try to find a site, like this for XP, I think that they would be more helpful. When I am done posting I will look and give you any information that I can find. I don't know that you will not be interested in this, but I will give you a link that will give you information on how to get back to factory specs. Yes, day one. I can only say that I am sorry that all this is happening. Hopefully, another poster will come by with more expertise when it comes to XP. I will keep you in mind and post on any new ideas.

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Of course you are very welcome to search for help here. Our membership consists of people who enjoy sharing their expertise and knowledge with others and you are more than welcome to particpate by learning and sharing.

In addition to your membership here, you may want to participate in this XP Forum that I have found, maybe someone there will have the solution for your problem.

Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck.
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Wish you luck. You family, here will, also, help in any way that we can.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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