I use Outlook Express.
Creating "new" folder from "within" OE is simple. I do not want that.
I want to create mail storage folders elsewhere.

I recently had my laptop hard drive crash and burn. It has been sent
to a "clean room" facility for a data extraction quote-$2600.00! No
Thanks.
From this point forward, I want to backup & store my messages on, say,
a SD card, or a CF card or some other media, but I do not know how to
create new folders on these drives that I can easily use from within
Outlook Express.

This is my question.

Thanks

Hi evets,

Here you go -

Back Up or Copy Mail Files in Outlook Express:
"You can never have enough backup copies of your important mail files.
Outlook Express lacks a backup feature, but backing up your mail data
is still easy."
http://email.about.com/cs/oetipstricks/qt/et102502.htm

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANUAL BACK-UPS

Back Up or Copy Mail Files in Outlook Express:
Step by Step Screenshot Walkthrough:
http://email.about.com/library/daily/et/blet102502_1.htm

MS Outlook Express Backup and Restore:
http://www.sitedeveloper.ws/tutorials/outlook.htm#outlookexpress

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC BACK-UPS

Back Up Your Outlook Express Mail Files Automatically
http://email.about.com/cs/oetipstricks/qt/et110703.htm

Additional Link:

OEBackup: Free
http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup/Default.aspx

I hope this is what you are looking for. If not, or if you have any
questions, please post a clarification request *before* closing/rating
my answer and I'll be happy to reply.

Thank you,
hummer

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Thank you, evets, that is very nice of you. Sincerely, hummer