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How to change the default storage location of Outlook Express mail ?

    How to change the default storage location of Outlook Express mail ?

    Follow these steps to change the storage location of the messages in the Outlook Express 5 :

    1) Create a new folder you want to store your messages using [Windows Explorer].
    2) Start [Outlook Express 5].
    3) In the [Tools menu] -> [Options].
    4) In the [Options] menu, click the [Maintenance] tab, and then click [Store Folder].
    5) Click [Change] and specify the folder you already created in step 1, then click [OK].
    6) The dialog box of [Your store location will not be changed until you shut down and restart Outlook Express] appears and click [OK] to continue.
    7) Restart the [Outlook Express 5] to let the new changes take effect.