Hi wcsailor,
Sorry to say but the above information states that you have lost emails during transition.
However as you say you have HD backup folder then let’s check if you have saved emails there.
Go to HD Backup folder > Documents and Settings > users > Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\MSN\DB30 > Double click the mail folder and check to see if you have files in there.
Please reply back for further assistance.
Thanks!