You don't copy/paste anything, anywhere.

Will your new computer be running WinXP or Win7? (You implied WinXP in your
first post.)

References:

Backup & Restore OE Data
http://www.insideoe.com/backup/
http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx =includes info on Windows Mail in Vista

Importing OE Data (all DBX files, including Folders.dbx) into another OE
identity
http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5

Importing a single DBX file into another OE identity
http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importdbx
http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#imp1

Migrating from OE to Windows Live Mail (in, e.g., Win7)
http://liveunplugged.spaces.live.com...y?sa=326380748


Jack B wrote:
The method is a bit confusing.

Also, where do I paste everything on the new PC hard drive?

And do I install OE on the new PC after I've done this?

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Backup & Resto
http://www.insideoe.com/backup/

Backing up and Cloning your OE Identities:
http://www.insideoe.com/backup/clone.htm

I need to transfer my OE 6 files from one XP computer to another -- what
is the best way to do that?