Russell McMahon wrote: > This message of mine from 2004 may provide you with one part of the > process. [snip] Russell, maybe I'm missing something, but how does it help solve my problem (importing message rules from OE to Thunderbird)? For the situation you described (backing up OE/moving it to a new machine), I prefer ABF OE Backup: http://www.abf-soft.com/outlook-express-backup.shtml To date, I used it about four times to move OE to a new machine. It's inexpensive, reliable, and very easy to use. It copies absolutely everything (including message rules and passwords). Vitaliy -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist