I bought a new 64-bit hp computer running vista - want to transfer the outlook folders to the Microsoft mail program in vista - it is possible and how do I do it??

Have you created a local *.PST file? If you have, you can easily transfer the pst file from one location to another. If you don't have one, you should create one first. Go here - How to manage .pst files in Outlook 2007, in Outlook 2003, and in Outlook 2002 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/287070)