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Question: How I can backup the Outlook Express dbx files by manually? 

Answer:

1. Select in the Outlook Express main menu Tools | Options . item on the Maintenance tab, you should press the Store Folder button.

2. Copy the location path of the Outlook Express dbx files into Clipboard (press Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Ins).
3. Open Windows Explorer, paste the location path into Address filed (press Ctrl+V or Shift+Ins) and press Enter.

4. Select a damaged dbx file(s) in right pane of Windows Explorer and copy to save place.

Note: 

• When you use Windows NT/2000/XP you should have appropriate rights for viewing system files on a computer.
• You need setup Windows Explorer (Tools | Folder Options in main menu) and unhide a system files and a folders.

See also:

Outlook Express repair dbx files.