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Comment from Jenny on 2008-08-19

2008-08-20T05:20:59Z

Leo, I backed up my old emails from Outlook by dragging and dropping them into a folder on my desktop. Is there a way that I can sort the emails by sender and not by subject? Help!

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Comment from bill on 2008-07-24

2008-07-25T01:26:43Z

how can i transfer files from windows email to eudora email

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Comment from Juergen Harder on 2008-07-12

2008-07-12T19:32:37Z

If some of you are trying to import your outlook express files from one computer into Microsoft Outlook on another computer as I have been trying to do... Simply copy the store folder as mentioned above to the new computer. Open outlook express to import that folder. THEN open outlook and import from outlook express. All should be right with the world after that.

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Comment from Christi on 2008-05-25

2008-05-25T18:23:32Z

I want to know if I can import to Outlook Express 6 from an email like yahoo and hotmail. I also just changed my ISP and can't get my email under my old ISP, I need to know if it is possible to import from my old address until all of my friends know the new address?

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Comment from Sunila on 2008-04-19

2008-04-19T07:04:11Z

I had Outlook Express 2000 (version 6) on my previous computer. Now my new computer has Outlook 2007. I have imported all emails from OE to Outlook 2007. However, the .dbx files which is the sent folder is not getting imported. How can I import the sent files from OE to Outlook 2007? Thanks for your help in advance.
Warm Regards,
Sunila

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Comment from Tom on 2008-04-14

2008-04-15T05:05:28Z

I'm an experienced computer user and I am totally UN-able to access old emails and my previous address book thus far, even using your instructions. Any further recommendations? I've got my previous set-up on C:\My Backup -- 14-04-08 0721

Thanks,
Tom

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Comment from Samantha Smith on 2008-04-04

2008-04-04T10:50:16Z

Please tell me if I import my outlook express e-mail from my old computer onto my new one, will the e-mail still exist on my old computer.Would I be able to check my outlook express from either computer? I want to set up one at home and at work but still be able to access my outlook from both with having all e-mails on both computers.

Thank you
Samantha Smith

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Comment from Elizabeth Gawor on 2008-03-05

2008-03-05T15:02:58Z

I would like to transfer/copy 90 emails from Microsoft Outlook on one computer to Microsoft Outlook on another under different email addresses, how do I do that?

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Comment from Florin on 2008-02-23

2008-02-23T14:28:00Z

Thanks for your instructions Leo! Do you have similar instructions for Vista's Windows Mail? For XP I've been using Adolix Email Backup http://www.adolix.com/email-backup/ , but they don't support Vista.

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Comment from John on 2008-01-28

2008-01-28T22:02:02Z

To import email from Outlook Express into Outlook open outlook go to file:import-export:last entry is import mail & addresses:then menu provides for importing from outlook express, and voila just import.

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Comment from mukesh on 2008-01-27

2008-01-28T04:06:15Z

IN OUT LOOK WHEN I TRY TO SEND A MAIL TO SOME ONE SIZE OF MAIL IS 4MB TO 12MB THAN IT TAKES A LOT OF TIME AND MANY TIME IT NOT SENDS.THAN WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR SEND THE MAIL IN MINIMUM TIME.

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Comment from Janice on 2008-01-25

2008-01-26T01:38:48Z

I am trying to transfer my Outlook Express dbx files to Outlook 2007. The folders (up to the letter M) transferred but they're all empty!!! The dbx files from a-z are there but every time I tried using the procedure above to import the .dbx files but I get an error message saying I don't have permission. Excuse me? It's my dang computer and I should have access, I'm the only user on my laptop and am not even hooked up to a network. I'm really frustrated that all my clients' emails files are unusable. Thanks Microsoft for ruining 7 years of my business!

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Comment from Jason on 2008-01-17

2008-01-17T18:40:53Z

I just bought a new laptop and I'd like to transfer all my messages (mailboxes) from my old laptop which is running Outlook Express 6 to the new one. The new laptop is running Microsoft Outlook 2007. The problem I'm having is when I try to export my messages from OE6 It asks me to choose a Profile or create a new one then I get an error message saying: The MAPI Spooler could not be started. Close then restart any mail-enabled programs MAPI 1.0 (000004C7).
I believe I need .pst files to import my mailboxes but all I can get are the dbx files which I don't think are any help when you're using a newer mailclient version. Does anyone know how I might fix this problem?
Thanks
Jason

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Comment from Ray on 2007-11-24

2007-11-24T20:05:05Z

Thanks Rupture...Your's was the answer I was looking for. My old computer crashed but the hard drive was still workable. I put it in an external drive case but was having trouble finding the file with all my messages. Thanks mucho. Now all I have to do is some cleaning up.

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Comment from Vanilla Gorilla on 2007-10-27

2007-10-28T02:27:57Z

If you've got access to the old drive (i.e. set as slave in the new system), then you just need to make sure your windows explorer allows you to see all hidden folders and files. Then just follow the path 'drive letter':\Documents and Settings\'username'\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\'whatever number express came up with'\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Just set your new OE to import and point towards that folder, Walla, done.

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Comment from Alf on 2007-08-10

2007-08-10T14:55:06Z

Sorry I should of put the directory name is numeric... hmmmm hope that I havent made it harder than it should be!

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Comment from Alf on 2007-08-09

2007-08-10T00:37:40Z

The trick is to find those pesky *.dbx files once ytou know what you are looking for it is a little easier (in xp the file name is numeric... what a help... and changes from system to system... and install to install just to make it interesting then the file under it is microsoft, since i was copying all my files i just moved to whole microsoft folder) just checked and this has worked on my system (from xp to xp) dual boot went wrong had to get my files out before reinstalling... I hope this helps you guys.

Alf

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Comment from Jahnny Cash on 2007-08-02

2007-08-02T12:20:48Z

Hello,
I'm studying in Extended MAPI and try importing mail files into Outlook like .msg,.eml and .tnef files.But I don't know where to begin or how to with Extended MAPI.Now I am confused and looking forward your help.If you might give me a sample,I'd really appreciate it.
Thank you!

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Comment from Charlie Worcester on 2007-05-20

2007-05-20T21:59:28Z

After spending nights trying to transfer/copy my email messages in Outlook Express to my new computer, I found Leo's instructions. They work flawlessly. Thank you Leo.

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Comment from Rod Schall on 2007-05-07

2007-05-07T22:33:26Z

I have been trying to import my email files and address book from my old computer. I went through the steps given above for saving them to an external hard drive. On the new computer, I was able to get all my email messages, but when trying to import my address book, I keep getting this error message:

An error occurred during the import process. The import process could not be completed.

I can open the address book in Excel, but that is not where I want it. I could also import it to Microsoft Outlook, but not Outlook Express where all my other files are. What do I need to do?

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Comment from Chan Sek Kong on 2007-03-11

2007-03-11T14:10:49Z

I am trying to import my Outlook Express files from another harddisk (slave) into the master harddisk.
However, I am unable to locate the Outlook Express files in the slave harddisk.
Background info - As my harddisk shows an error code 07, I have bought a new harddisk and perform the necessary Window XP installation and MS Office on the new harddisk. My old harddisk is still performing well (cannot see an error except for the diagnostic 07 code) & is slotted as a slave. PleaPosted by: Clare Shemeta at October 15, 2006 01:28 PM
I'll keep this short. Thank you!!!!! I was able to recover my e-mail files from a crased OS, using your information and my newly installed disk and OS.

Posted by: Clare Shemeta at October 15, 2006 01:28 PM
I set the disk with the crashed OS as a slave and just transferred the files as you indicated.
se assist. Thank you

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Comment from mark on 2007-01-13

2007-01-13T13:39:48Z

hello, im having similar trouble with my importing of emails from old PC to new. ive managed to import them and the names are their in the inbox folder but each name has no email to read!! what next?

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Comment from Ted Berra on 2007-01-02

2007-01-02T18:22:38Z

I see that many, like myself, who followed Leo's instructions, are still unable to import the 'old' emails into their new pc. After days of being totally frustrated I finally found the solution below, and am posting it here for others in the same situation: Happy New Year
From:
http://www.insideoutlookexpress.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5

[Copyrighted material removed. Just follow the link above.]

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Comment from Rupture on 2006-12-12

2006-12-13T03:01:30Z

I was having this same problem for a while and had tried everything everyone else has tried with no lukc. Then just now I renamed the .dbx Inbox.dbx then copied it into my OE folder, restarted OE and bam! It finally worked. They're all in there.

C:\Documents and Settings\User1\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{D527DBE8-700A-4E15-A0CE-B9B792E84D20}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

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Comment from Rudy Xoft on 2006-11-30

2006-11-30T16:09:04Z

I have done this procedure many times... if you are following every step on the comments I posted on Aug 13,2006, just make sure the 98 system has the same or NEWER version of OE... Check the Help-->About menu for version # on both systems. If not, install updates (from Microsoft's site) on the 'Importing' computer... You shouldn't have any problems.
Also make sure all other users are logged off completely to avoid any conflicts...

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Comment from chea dinna on 2006-11-28

2006-11-29T04:08:30Z

can u tell me how to copy all mail from outlook express to Microsoft outlook when i join new domain?

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Comment from Woody Chipman on 2006-11-28

2006-11-29T03:02:14Z

I tried to import using the OE import tool and followed your advice about copying files to unhide them but in each instance a message appears:
"No messages can be found in this folder or another application is running that has the required files open"
I do not knowingly have anything else open, only OE6 itself.
I have also tried dragging and dropping and copying and pasting the files into the correct folder without success. They are in the folder but OE6 just does not see them.
I have ensured they are not read only.

I am at the same point as the above. I have tried it from cd, shared files etc. I am trying to move files to an older windows '98 system from a system with XP. Both are on Office 2000.

Any Thoughts?

Woody

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Comment from William Odell on 2006-11-18

2006-11-18T23:30:33Z

Hello,

I have imported my emails from Outlook Express into Outlook.

My sent emails have not fully imported. I have 2 recent emails and emails which have been sent before 2004.

Can you help me import all my sent emails?

All inbox emails have sucessfully imported.

Thank you

William

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Comment from Graham Weekes on 2006-11-13

2006-11-13T12:01:06Z

Dear Leo,
I tried to import using the OE import tool and followed your advice about copying files to unhide them but in each instance a message appears:
"No messages can be found in this folder or another application is running that has the required files open"
I do not knowingly have anything else open, only OE6 itself.
I have also tried dragging and dropping and copying and pasting the files into the correct folder without success. They are in the folder but OE6 just does not see them.
I have ensured they are not read only.
The only messages I have in my inbox are the 2 standard welcoming/opening messages from Microsoft.
Any idea what I could be doing wrong?
Thanks in anticipation
Graham

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Comment from R.E.Hagan on 2006-10-22

2006-10-23T02:43:29Z

I'll keep this short. Thank you!!!!! I was able to recover my e-mail files from a crased OS, using your information and my newly installed disk and OS.

I set the disk with the crashed OS as a slave and just transferred the files as you indicated.

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Comment from Clare Shemeta on 2006-10-15

2006-10-15T20:28:03Z

I'm posting in response to my posting. I went back and followed Al Ball's instructions, but got balled up on step 5. He says use the new location as the source, but then says "make sure the folder selected is '*\microsoft\outlook express". I have copied the files to the new location, but am worried about deleting all the .dbx files in the special folder and re-copying them from the "new" folder. Thoughts?

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Comment from Clare Shemeta on 2006-10-15

2006-10-15T20:10:22Z

I am trying to import my old OE 6.0 inbox, and some other folders to a new OE 6.0 instance on a new XP machine. I have dilligently located and saved off the .dbx files, and renamed them to inboxOLD.dbx etc. I have saved these files in the OE mailbox directory (the long documents and settings, local settings, etc - where the new OE instance message folders are located).

I am getting the dreaded "The specified message store could not be opened, it could be in use by OE". I followed the instructions in posting by Al Ball on 8/12. All the folders are not hidden and Display contents of system folders is enabled. What am I doing wrong (and why the heck doesn't MS have anything on this on the knowledgebase?) grrrr!

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Comment from Nicole on 2006-09-10

2006-09-10T17:54:46Z

I had this same problem -- the folder with the files that you are importing CAN NOT be read only!! I changed it and it worked!!

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Comment from kelfoon on 2006-09-03

2006-09-04T06:31:58Z

I have a CD with all my old "outlook express" on it.
I can't import the files to the new Outlook Express ie Inbox saved is a DBX file size 139MB and is a read only file.
Can you please help??

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Comment from natalie on 2006-08-30

2006-08-31T06:32:35Z

I want to export from my outlook express to another address on certain set days of the week. Is it possible to set up a time and date scheduled export to a different address, computer and program?
Best regards,
Natalie

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Comment from Ian on 2006-08-22

2006-08-22T08:09:19Z

Can I import my Outlook Express emails into another cpmputer?

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Comment from Mike on 2006-08-20

2006-08-21T02:16:54Z

Hi Leo and others out there!

My SEND window has disappeared in my Outlook Express and now to send I go into FILE and then SEND NOW......where could it have gone?

Regards,

Mike

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Comment from Ian (NZ) on 2006-08-18

2006-08-18T10:09:33Z

I had exactly the problem as described by Steve Sandford in his comment of 15 July 2006. I had carefully located the ~.dbx files on my old computer, burned them to disk and reinserted them into the correct directory of the newer computer. It only recognised Inbox and Sent items, none of the other folders. After removing duplicate files for each time I repeated the action I was back at step 1 - no additional folders had been repopulated with my old messages. Eventually I threw some key words into Google to see if anyone had had a similar problem and arrived at this page. I read the latest comments, followed the advice and it worked like a charm. Thanks Leo, I can now de-stress

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Comment from r u d y x o f t on 2006-08-13

2006-08-13T18:32:45Z

NO MESSAGES CAN BE FOUND... Hope this is of some help to some of you...

The "*\Identities\{user-account-code}" folder sometimes will not display any contents since they are 'hidden' by windows. To 'un-hide' the files and folders, you should:
1. Enable the options 'Display the contents of system folders' and 'Show hidden files and folders' on the 'Options' menu on Windows Explorer.
2. Perform a 'Search' to find the file "folders.dbx".
3. Once you get the list of seach results, right click on the 'folders.dbx' file that belongs to the Identity you want to import the mail from (check the dir root), and click on 'Open containing folder'.
4. A new explorer window pops up, but this time, showing all contents of the "*\Identities\{user-account-code}" folder. From this window, COPY the whole "Microsoft" folder to a known location. This should 'UN-HIDE' your mail files.
5. Perform the import procedure again, but this time using your new location as the source, making sure that the folder selected is '*\Microsoft\Outlook Express\'.
Good luck!

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Comment from Al Ball on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T19:25:52Z

I am trying to transfer .dbx Outlook Express 6 emails from one computer to another that is also using Outlook Express 6. The directions to do so at the top of this web page do not work.

I get the following message:

"No messages can be found in this folder or another application is running that has the required files open. Please select another folder or try closing application that may have files open."

The only application I have open is Outlook Express. I have tried using the MyDocuments Folder and the CD Drive with a single .dbx file on a CD as sources.

Thank you.

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Comment from Tomas on 2006-08-12

2006-08-12T13:35:38Z

Another problem, on my old computer all mails are stored in a :pst file. How can i transfer them to the new one wich have .dbx

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Comment from Cindy on 2006-08-11

2006-08-12T05:25:41Z

Jim, I feel your pain. I can't get my computer to import from the old hard drive either. Let's hope someone can help us!

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Comment from jim curley on 2006-08-08

2006-08-08T17:03:20Z

My old computer 'crashed'. I put the old hard drive into my new computer as a backup (slave) drive to the new computer's Master HD. I am able to access the old drive, but when I try to Import its OE addresses or messages to the new HD, I get the message that they are not there. If I look up the Store address, I get an address, but I don't know if it's the old HD's OE or the new HD's OE... no matter whether I select to run OE from the old or the new HD, it appears to be the same, and all I get is the message that "there are no files in that folder..." when I try to Import! I have tried following the instructions in this article to the letter, but it doesn't work.
What am I doing wrong?
Help!

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Comment from Richard on 2006-08-01

2006-08-01T22:23:28Z

I copied the messages I created on vacation but did not copy the identity, only the directory with the messages. Now I cannot import the messages using Outlook express or mearly copying the sub-directories to a new identity. What can I do?

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Comment from mike on 2006-07-18

2006-07-18T14:02:40Z

I am trying to retreive/import outlook express emails from an old HD to a new HD which is using outlook 2003. I have scowered the net and found that depending on what version of express you have the file extn will be_. I have ran a search on every extension I could find and I can not locate my old emails or contact info. Any direction you can offer would be much appreciated. thx

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Comment from Steve Sanford on 2006-07-15

2006-07-16T04:12:35Z

After HOURS of frustration - getting the "no messages found" or "file in use" message when importing - I found Lee Edno's method of transfering DBX files and renaming the Folders.dbx to Folders.dbt WORKED LIKE A CHARM!!!
****Thanks Lee!****

I quote Lee:
The best way i've found is to copy all the folders from docs and settings/user/local settings/application data/identities/{GRDS23546478263-PO} on your old machine (except folder.dbx, leave this) and then transfer them to your new machine, overwrite all the existing ones on your new machine and then rename the folders.dbx file to folders.dbt. Close the folder and start up OE, OE realises there is no folders file and makes a new on and hey presto all your old folders are non your new machine.

Posted by: Lee Endo at March 24, 2006 08:23 AM

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Comment from michele Winer on 2006-07-13

2006-07-14T04:21:47Z

Hi I had my outlook express backed up and they are in a DBX file that now says they are a word doc(. I can't open them in word). I have a new computer and I would like to import my files. How do I do that??? The Geek Squad said all I would need to do is put the CD in and it would just go from there, I NEED HELP!!!! How do I import these files? Thanks soooo much in advance I read above is it the same

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Comment from Kris on 2006-07-11

2006-07-11T21:27:33Z

I'm so discouraged, and my brain is weary.
Our computer has two "users".
After setting up a separate "identity"(?) with separate email address for the second user, I need to "transfer", or "import" message folders from the old "identity" (email address)location. When I do the file-import-browse-c drive-program files-outlook express process, and hit "next", I get a window telling me that I can't access it, because it's open, or in use, or some such.
I've also tried to "drag n' drop" to a CD, to no avail.

If anyone can guide me through this, I would be most grateful.
Thanks.

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Comment from topwurth on 2006-07-10

2006-07-10T20:22:19Z

(old drive):\Documents and Settings\USER\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook(office data file).
Paste that to current drive in the same place, it might overwrite anything that you have in there but all old messages from knackered windows will be there.
Worked for me anyway.

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Comment from Sita on 2006-07-03

2006-07-04T02:40:27Z

When I try to import my .dbx files I get a message saying that I can't because there are no files or they are open somewhere else on the computer. HELP WITH THIS PLEASE. They aren't open anywhere else.

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Comment from Mark on 2006-06-21

2006-06-22T01:35:44Z

Just installed a new computer, and need to get my old emails from Outlook from my old machine. Where are they (eg. filename) on my old computer? Had folders, etc. that I need to import and still keep my old email messages. I suspect I will have to burn them on a cd, but don't know the filename/folder where these are kept Help

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Comment from angel on 2006-06-19

2006-06-19T12:38:20Z

Hallo,
I ahve a problem with my outlook express. Always when try to connect to Outlook express there is one message that appears on the screen and that is: "Outlook express could not be started , because there is another isntance of it running on your computer". Tell me please how can I solve this problem?

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Comment from Leo on 2006-05-22

2006-05-22T23:17:11Z

You need to copy the files to some place on your hard drive, and then make sure that they are NOT marked "read-only". On CD-ROMs they are read only, and that confuses the importer.

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Comment from Jenny on 2006-05-21

2006-05-21T18:42:31Z

I have a cd with dbx files from Outlook Express. I want to import the contents of those dbx files to Outlook. When I attempt to do this I get a message that the files cannot be opened because they are already being used by another proramme.

Outlook Express appears to be installed automatically, how do I get my files to Outlook 2003. I can't seem to unistall express.

I'd be very glad for your help.

Thanks
Jenny

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Comment from Kell on 2006-05-07

2006-05-07T10:21:53Z

Hiya. I backed up all my Outlook messages and address book data from my old computer onto a cd before the old comp died. I've managed to import the address book to Outlook on the new computer but having problems getting the dbx files with messages to import to the new computer. They're saved individually under each folder name.

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Comment from Gerry on 2006-05-06

2006-05-06T14:36:06Z

I have downloaded Windows 2000 Professional into the computer that had Windows 98. But I cant find any of my old email files or addreses. How can I retrieve my old information and import it into my new outlook express. ??

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Comment from Leo on 2006-05-01

2006-05-01T16:23:48Z

You probably cannot. The normal settings delete mail from the server when you download it.

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Comment from suman on 2006-05-01

2006-05-01T11:24:12Z

i had my OE in c: drive. I formatted c: drive and installed fresh win Xp. I didn't take any backups of my mails before formatting. How can I extract my mails from the mail server?

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Comment from Adela on 2006-04-24

2006-04-24T16:43:39Z

Correcting my message of 4-23:

I used the wrong terms, I meant to ask how to move folders I created in OE, from one of my identities into another of my identities. I wrongly used "accounts" instead of "identities". Please someone tell me? Thanks. Adela

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Comment from Adela on 2006-04-23

2006-04-24T01:55:25Z

I have ALMOST a similar problem but not quite and hope someone can help?

I need to move some of the folders (with files inside) that I have created on one of my OE accounts, to another account in the same OE and in the same machine. i.e.: folders I created in my OE account "A" I need to move to my OE account "B". Is there a way to do it? Thanks anyone! Adela

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Comment from Leo on 2006-04-22

2006-04-22T16:09:24Z

As you compose a message in Outlook Express, on the Format Menu, select Plain Text.

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Comment from munvar on 2006-04-22

2006-04-22T12:02:28Z

How do I send message Send HTML, plain text, messages?

Error is ( you are sending this message as a rich-text html message some of the recipients prefer to receive only plain text message

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Comment from Leo on 2006-03-24

2006-03-25T03:42:01Z

You need to look for files that end in ".wab" on drive L:. That's the address book.

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Comment from Jim on 2006-03-24

2006-03-25T01:47:36Z

I've replaced an old computer that died before I could get any files off it. I did salvage a good hard drive from it, which was drive C: on that old computer running OE5. This hard drive now works on my new computer as Drive L: I can't find any way to get my old Address Book off of Drive L: and onto Drive C: of my new computer so I can use it with my new OE6. (In fact, when I run L:\---\wab.exe it shows my current OE6 Address Book.)

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,Jim

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Comment from Lee Endo on 2006-03-24

2006-03-24T16:23:05Z

The best way i've found is to copy all the folders from docs and settings/user/local settings/application data/identities/{GRDS23546478263-PO} on your old machine (except folder.dbx, leave this) and then transfer them to your new machine, overwrite all the existing ones on your new machine and then rename the folders.dbx file to folders.dbt. Close the folder and start up OE, OE realises there is no folders file and makes a new on and hey presto all your old folders are non your new machine.

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Comment from Curtis on 2006-02-26

2006-02-27T06:21:02Z

I've tried everything. I was able to get the .dbx file onto my new computer. But the OE6 import function doesn't recognize it. The suggestions in this thread don't work on my computer. The only thing I can think of is that the e-mails were created under Win98SE but I'm trying to import into XP. Or is there some sort of auxiliary file that also needs to be imported into the new computer?

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Comment from Roger Knowles on 2006-02-18

2006-02-18T15:12:40Z

I had the same problem with an inablility to re-set the read-only flag. Here is a possible solution to that issue: http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/24940/24940.html

I hope this helps

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Comment from Becky on 2006-02-07

2006-02-07T19:33:54Z

I am having the same problem as Darren. My old OE .dbx files are on the hard drive of my new machine and are not "read only," but the folder they are all sitting in keeps going back to "read only" (even after I right click the folder, go to properties, uncheck read only, apply, okay).

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Comment from Brett Hollis on 2006-02-05

2006-02-05T18:34:48Z

Darren,

I have had this problem before, and have found a way around it like this:

Check the properties of your inbox on your OLD OE, make a note of the location of the files (i.e. docs and settings/user/local settings/application data/identities/{GRDS23546478263-PO}) or whatever. In this folder you should have inbox, outbox, drafts, etc etc etc, whatever you have in there.

THEN

Go to the new OE, and check the location of IT'S inbox and folders (as above).

OPEN the new OE. Prime each folder, by opening it (or clicking on it once) so you can see they're empty (just delete that stupid 'welcome to...' mail). At this point, if you have other dbx files in the OLD OE, i.e. you created sub dirs or folders, you must create them, EXACTLY as per the old OE, i.e. Case sensetive, spaces etc.

THEN, prime each folder again.

Close the new OE, and copy the OLD OE Identity directory contents directly to a CD or the network, whatever. There will be from 5 - however many DBX files here.

THEN, paste these, or copy these, DIRECTLY into the NEW OE's Identity location.

Windows will ask you, 'Do you want to overwrite?' You say yes.

Hey Presto!

Works for me anyways. Don't worry about all that exporting/importing bollox.

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Comment from Darren on 2006-02-05

2006-02-05T16:39:29Z

I tried that too, I have tried every move I could think of. The Read Only reset simply will not stick when I even put the Folder from the CD to My Documents. It seems like it should be a slam dunk, but nothing seems to work when I try to import, short of going back to my old PC and emailing hundreds of emails to a third party email address. So if you have a solution for resetting the Read Only on my hard drive folder when I dump it from a CD, I am totally all ears. I am totally baffled by this. Thanks Leo for the reply, I look forward to another idea.

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Comment from Leo on 2006-02-05

2006-02-05T16:17:13Z

For one thing, you CAN'T change the read-only setting on a CD-ROM. It's a read-only device.

You need to copy the contents of the CD ROM to your hard disk, THEN reset the read-only flag on that copy. Then you should be able to import from that copy.

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Comment from Darren on 2006-02-05

2006-02-05T15:00:58Z

I have tried every suggestion here, but still cannot import my old OE6 emails. Every time I change the "read only" attribute from the Store Directory on the CD, it still will not import my messages. The "read only" attribute does not stay unset. I have truly tried every suggestion here. I am running XP on old and new computer and OE6 on each. I have tried saving the old email store directory to a CD then import from that, no success. It is that same old message, NO EMAILS FOUND. I have looked for any solution to this. When I open the Email folder on the CD, I see the subfolders, and they are not showing as Read Only. But the mail Email folder IS and will not let me unset the Read Only setting. I am at my wits end because you all seemed to get it to work. Anyone have yet another solution?

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