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  • Jul 11, 2007, 03:14 PM
    neilisrael
    Import messages
    Old Computer - Windows 2000 OE6
    New Computer - Windows Vista - Microsoft Mail

    I saved all of the .dbx in OE6 (Including Folders.dbx)

    -I put all of the .dbx's in a new folder called Outlook Express
    -Used Easy Transfer and Copied Them To A Folder On Vista
    -I Ensure that the files are not read only (And there not)

    -I go into Microsoft Mail And try to import the files
    -I select the folder that the dbx's are in

    And this error pops up "no messages can be found in this folder..."

    I need a Solution

    PLEASE HELP ASAP!
  • Jul 12, 2007, 04:26 AM
    benn11
    You can export your OE mails on a (CD, USB)

    - Use the .wab file file format

    After saved on CD or USB, Move to your Vista Machine

    - Click the START button

    - Type "Mail" in the Instant Search area
    - Select "Windows Mail" from the list
    - Click FILE
    - Click IMPORT
    - Select the appropriate item for e.g Windows Contacts
    - You will be prompted to tell Windows which format you are importing e.g Select Windows Address Book File (Outlook Contacts)
    - Click IMPORT
    - Browse to the location of the file you wish you import.
    - Follow any step-by-step instructions given to you from there
    - Repeat the steps for your mail and other data
    - Your data should be in Windows Mail

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