I have just loaded Outlook on a new notebook, Outlook 2002. I've used this version of Outlook since 2002, but alas that notebook did a big crash. The good news, I had all but the last two days of message folders on a back up drive, in a folder called "Exchange". Now, on my old XP home there was a folder called "OutlookFolders" which had "Exchange" and other details in it. So, all I need to do is copy the back-up data into the new computer's "OutlookFolders", but I can't find them, nor can the XP search. I do have folders maked to shoe hidden. Any help would be appreciated.

have you tried running virus scans on your pc? is your virus scan updated with all the latest definitions? Usually what that means is that the message you are sending out has something in it that is triggering the virus detection software on the other persons email client so it bounces it back to you. I would try running an online virus scan in case yours has been compromised. This one uses IE. Get a FREE Online Virus Scan what antispyware programs are you running and scanning with?

Betty, I have researched this on my Vista Windows Mail system and I currently don't have access to my old Win98 system with OE. (Garage is snowed in) On the Windows Mail system I opened the addressbook and right clicked on an entry. The drop down window appeared and I selected Properties. The appearing window showed the addressee, Richard Nixon :) among other items. I just back spaced the name out and reentered it as Nixon Richard, and selected OK. The entry took up a new spot in the addressbook now under N. Perhaps this will also work with OE. When it thaws a bit I can check for you. DA

Here's a link to microsofts offical way to remove or repair ... Might make sure you pick the method that matches your version. Here is a link that might be useful: Support.Microsoft How To