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Importing addresses and mail from Outlook Express

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Len replied 12 years ago
Len
Len

We are installing Tbird email client on xp. Question: if I import my data (address book, emails, folders) will they still remain on Outlook Express, or will they be gone? Essentially, is import a MOVE or a COPY function?

We are installing Tbird email client on xp. Question: if I import my data (address book, emails, folders) will they still remain on Outlook Express, or will they be gone? Essentially, is import a MOVE or a COPY function?

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Matt
Matt
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It is a copy and translate action, the old does not get affected at all.