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    FJHarris Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 16, 2009, 08:59 AM
    Xfering Outlook Express 6 to Vista 64 Windows Mail import not found.
    I take the .dbx files off the Xp machine to a thumb drive and copy them into a folder on the Vista machine and run the import wizard from Windows Mail and wizard can't see the files. I did this successfully on another user earlier..

    Any ideas?
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    May 17, 2009, 09:57 AM

    Make sure that if there's an "OPEN" file box, that the "file type" is set correctly. Otherwise the file won't be visible. You can change the file type to "*.*" or just enter that on the line where you would select the file. That will show you all of the files.
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