How do I move my Outlook Express folders to my new machine?

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Will this work with Outlook?

Leo, will this process work if the new computer is an iMac? The programs that i have found found the transfer of outlook to an iMac have all said that they do not work on Outlook Express. Please help!

I need to import an OE address book from my laptop into my desktop OE. I need to merge these files but will the first replace the second? Thanks for advice. roj

When I move my OE6 messages from one machine to another the "Account" column is blank on the new machine. Why and is there a fix?

Hi Leo -
When I go to FILE in OE Address Book, in order to begin the process of copying my address book (wab) for moving to new laptop, IMPORT & EXPORT are not highlighted, so I can't get past that point. Any ideas?

FYI, a simpler way to transfer messages to a new pc, is to copy the entire "Outlook Express" folder to the new pc and then change the message store on the new pc to point to the just copied "Outlook Express" folder. Piece of cake. Messages are immediately available, no import required. Nice thing about this is you can place the new message store in an easier-to-find place to help make the next migration even simpler

I backed up my outlook express email folders to a disc and now I want to add them to the Outlook 07 email I'm using...can't figure it out. They are all dbx. files

How to find Outlook Express email folder:
First, go to folder option > view: uncheck hidden files and folders

Next:
Go to C:\ (or whatever drive windows resides on)
Documents and Settings
Username (your username)
Application Data
Identities
GUID Identifier (random string like {3B0FA092-2222-1111-A1B2-111A1AA1AAA11}
Microsoft
Outlook Express

IF THAT ONE FAIL, PLEASE TRY THIS:

c:\ (or whatever drive windows resides on)
Documents and Settings
Username (your username)
Local Setting
Application Data
Identities
GUID Identifier (random string like {3B0FA092-2222-1111-A1B2-111A1AA1AAA11}
Microsoft
Outlook Express

GOOD LUCK!!!

i did not find the Maintenance tab in the out Look as you described in the above.

thanks

Thank you for this article -- why must outlook be the most complicated program on the planet and why is there even email that isn't web based anymore. this couldn't be any harder for the uninitiated

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