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    Dec 31, 2007, 04:04 PM
    How do I import old Outlook Express files onto new Vista Computer
    I have a new computer and would like to import old email files and my address book from Outlook Express onto Microsoft Email. Anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks, Jean
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    Dec 31, 2007, 04:25 PM
    Use File>Export on the old PC and then use File>Import on the Vista machine. Choose a export format that winmail can import.
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    Jan 1, 2008, 01:18 AM
    To add to the correct answer that ScottGem has given (since this is the "Computers for Beginners" category), I think the following web page may well help you a bit more by giving exact step-by-step instructions:

    Migrate from Outlook Express to Windows Mail | Windows Vista for Beginners


    Hope this helps!

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