Freeware to restore lost e-mails in Outlook Express

DEBTMONKEY1A

Hi guys! I can access my e-mail via gmail online but hate the format! Also I find thunderbird a bit 'sticky'.

Whilst probably having too many files/pages/progs etc open my PC (old XP!!!!) crashed & on entering Outlook Express-synced to GMAIL- no messages at all in any folders & this error message (Outlook Express did not open properly or download any messages) 'An unknown error has occurred. Account: 'pop.gmail.com', Server: 'pop.gmail.com', Protocol: POP3, Port: 995, Secure(SSL): Yes, Error Number: 0x800C0133'

Are there any easy freeware programmes you guys know of that will easily restore e-mails & attachments to the folders still in place on Outlook Express? If not will bite the bullet & use Thunderbird...or any other similar to Thunderbird that ain't so sticky/temperamental? Thanks again for any advice!:beer:

EDIT-BTW have system restored to 3 earlier dates (has worked before)-no joy

Le_Kirk

Looks like a corrupt inbox. Try finding the e-mail in your storage folder by following the tips in this link.

DEBTMONKEY1A

Hi! Thats fab....error message gone & inbox populated with TODAY's e-mails only. All older mails lost. However....most of the other folders (sent items etc which are the important ones really) are complete. BTW-there were a LOT of mails in the inbox....not sure of which version I have but possibly a size limit???

Is there any way to recover the older inbox e-mails to Outlook Express? Thanks again....love the friendliness on this forum!

DEBTMONKEY1A

Bumpetey bump-anyone? I know I can retrieve old e-mails via say Thuderbird but if an easy way to restore OE would be great??? Will also google today & back up old mails somewhere.

Le_Kirk

If your e-mail still exists on your preferred e-mail provider's web you may be able to get them in OE by setting it as IMAP. Use this link to help. BTW, OE is old and unsupported, maybe consider transferring to MS Outlook if you can find a cheap, legal copy.

EdwardB

identify file names

Use recuva to grab files

build new win profile

copy files to new profile to see what you can recover

DEBTMONKEY1A

Thanks kind people....all sorted now!