Re: Windows Mail - Importing Outlook Express Mail

See the section on importing from OE to WinMail here:
www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#oe2wm

steve

"WadeBart" <WadeBart@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F00B323B-77AE-41DE-8E36-3EBB24D0AF2D@microsoft.com...
>I get the following error when I try to import my Outlook Express email
>into
> Windows Mail. I'm trying to import from from the folder that has all the
> *.dbx files
>
> "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 applications that may have files open."

Hi.

I followed the instructions in 'www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#oe2wm'
(http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#oe2wm) until the end, and everything
seems to go smoothly. In step 6 I selected to import messages from all
the listed folders (the folders are listed correctly), clicked Import,
and imediately I get a message saying that all messages were imported
correctly... except that after after opening Windows Mail, the messages
are not there!
I've repeated this selecting only one folder, but the result is the
same.

I'm using Windows Vista Beta 2.
Has anyone had the same problem or know how to solve this?

Thanks.
Rui.


--
rui.cunha

Hi, Steve.

Thanks for your reply. The dbx files were copied from my older PC were
I run Outlook Express with Windows XP as my main PC. This PC is having
hardware problems so I have to switch to my Vista PC.
The dbx files have all my email messages, they're not corrupt and
they're not empty.
Any other ideas on what might be causing this?

I'm running Vista 64 Beta 2.
Thanks.

Best Regards,
Rui.


--
rui.cunha

Steve Cochran wrote:
> Normally, if it doesn't work, it gives an error message. If it says it
> imported them okay, then I don't know what to think could be the issue.
>
> Maybe the 64 bit version. Also with beta 2, there may be many problems
> as they made many changes to WinMail after that.
>
> steve
>
> "rui.cunha" <rui.cunha.2p8lv7@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
> news:rui.cunha.2p8lv7@no-mx.forums.net...
>>
>> Hi, Steve.
>>
>> Thanks for your reply. The dbx files were copied from my older PC were
>> I run Outlook Express with Windows XP as my main PC. This PC is having
>> hardware problems so I have to switch to my Vista PC.
>> The dbx files have all my email messages, they're not corrupt and
>> they're not empty.
>> Any other ideas on what might be causing this?
>>
>> I'm running Vista 64 Beta 2.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> Rui.
>>
>>
>> --
>> rui.cunha
>

Considering the problems in windows mail now, it's hard to imagine a
more inferior product.

Steve

Your time is way off. You are going more and more to the future

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"Steve Cochran" <scochran@oehelp.com> wrote in message news:290EC5E1-097B-4CC3-B062-850E65ADEFB0@microsoft.com...
> Normally, if it doesn't work, it gives an error message. If it says it
> imported them okay, then I don't know what to think could be the issue.
>
> Maybe the 64 bit version. Also with beta 2, there may be many problems as
> they made many changes to WinMail after that.
>
> steve
>
> "rui.cunha" <rui.cunha.2p8lv7@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
> news:rui.cunha.2p8lv7@no-mx.forums.net...
>>
>> Hi, Steve.
>>
>> Thanks for your reply. The dbx files were copied from my older PC were
>> I run Outlook Express with Windows XP as my main PC. This PC is having
>> hardware problems so I have to switch to my Vista PC.
>> The dbx files have all my email messages, they're not corrupt and
>> they're not empty.
>> Any other ideas on what might be causing this?
>>
>> I'm running Vista 64 Beta 2.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>> Rui.
>>
>>
>> --
>> rui.cunha
>

Its possible you have blank dbx files and there are no messages in the
files.

steve

"rui.cunha" <rui.cunha.2p8gmm@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
news:rui.cunha.2p8gmm@no-mx.forums.net...
>
> Hi.
>
> I followed the instructions in 'www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#oe2wm'
> (http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#oe2wm) until the end, and everything
> seems to go smoothly. In step 6 I selected to import messages from all
> the listed folders (the folders are listed correctly), clicked Import,
> and imediately I get a message saying that all messages were imported
> correctly... except that after after opening Windows Mail, the messages
> are not there!
> I've repeated this selecting only one folder, but the result is the
> same.
>
> I'm using Windows Vista Beta 2.
> Has anyone had the same problem or know how to solve this?
>
> Thanks.
> Rui.
>
>
> --
> rui.cunha

Normally, if it doesn't work, it gives an error message. If it says it
imported them okay, then I don't know what to think could be the issue.

Maybe the 64 bit version. Also with beta 2, there may be many problems as
they made many changes to WinMail after that.

steve

"rui.cunha" <rui.cunha.2p8lv7@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
news:rui.cunha.2p8lv7@no-mx.forums.net...
>
> Hi, Steve.
>
> Thanks for your reply. The dbx files were copied from my older PC were
> I run Outlook Express with Windows XP as my main PC. This PC is having
> hardware problems so I have to switch to my Vista PC.
> The dbx files have all my email messages, they're not corrupt and
> they're not empty.
> Any other ideas on what might be causing this?
>
> I'm running Vista 64 Beta 2.
> Thanks.
>
> Best Regards,
> Rui.
>
>
> --
> rui.cunha

[Connie in Ottawa]

Hi,

Am trying to import my OE files from my Windows 98 computer (I know, I know, but if it ain't broke...) to my new machine running Vista Home Premium version 6.0 (build 6000).

Every time I try to import the .dbx files, I get a "No messages can be found in this folder or another application is running that has the required files open".

Thought that if I used Outlook, it might work better, but when I try to import into Mail from Outlook, I get "Messages cannot be imported from the MAPI client. An error has occurred."

Any help would be greatly appreciated, as my ISP is beginning to get annoyed at how many files I have saved on the server using webmail!

"Connie in Ottawa" <Connie.in.Ottawa.2y5r7d@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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>
> Hi,
>
> Am trying to import my OE files from my Windows 98 computer (I know, I
> know, but if it ain't broke...) to my new machine running Vista Home
> Premium version 6.0 (build 6000).
>
> Every time I try to import the .dbx files, I get a "No messages can be
> found in this folder or another application is running that has the
> required files open".
>
> Thought that if I used Outlook, it might work better, but when I try to
> import into Mail from Outlook, I get "Messages cannot be imported from
> the MAPI client. An error has occurred."
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated, as my ISP is beginning to get
> annoyed at how many files I have saved on the server using webmail!
>
>
> --
> Connie in Ottawa
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> http://forums.techarena.in/members/32555.htm
> View this thread: Re: Windows Mail - Importing Outlook Express Mail
>
> http://forums.techarena.in
>
I'd like to know too. My Windows 98SE machine won't run anymore.

I think I remember someone saying that when you import a .dbx file,
a certain other .dbx file must be in the same directory as the one you
are importing - so you might try importing it from a directory where you
have a copy of each .dbx file on the old computer.

I had a similar issue and I found this link to be very beneficial...

http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#oe2wm

"robertNOSPAMmiles@bellsouthNOSPAM.net" wrote:

>
> "Connie in Ottawa" <Connie.in.Ottawa.2y5r7d@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
> news:Connie.in.Ottawa.2y5r7d@DoNotSpam.com...
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Am trying to import my OE files from my Windows 98 computer (I know, I
> > know, but if it ain't broke...) to my new machine running Vista Home
> > Premium version 6.0 (build 6000).
> >
> > Every time I try to import the .dbx files, I get a "No messages can be
> > found in this folder or another application is running that has the
> > required files open".
> >
> > Thought that if I used Outlook, it might work better, but when I try to
> > import into Mail from Outlook, I get "Messages cannot be imported from
> > the MAPI client. An error has occurred."
> >
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated, as my ISP is beginning to get
> > annoyed at how many files I have saved on the server using webmail!
> >
> >
> > --
> > Connie in Ottawa
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Connie in Ottawa's Profile:
> > http://forums.techarena.in/members/32555.htm
> > View this thread: Re: Windows Mail - Importing Outlook Express Mail
> >
> > http://forums.techarena.in
> >
> I'd like to know too. My Windows 98SE machine won't run anymore.
>
> I think I remember someone saying that when you import a .dbx file,
> a certain other .dbx file must be in the same directory as the one you
> are importing - so you might try importing it from a directory where you
> have a copy of each .dbx file on the old computer.
>
>
>

I have exactly the same problem - here in little old New Zealand!
I have managed to import my address book ok, but like you the files in my
outlook express are .dbx and when i try to import them it says 'no files
could be found.....' - same message you are getting.
Here is a link that might help, although it didn't work when trying to
import messages...

http://www.vista4beginners.com/Migra...o-Windows-Mail

I can get all my e-mails ok and send / receive, but really need to import
the old folders from outlook express into my Windows mail...

I've tried almost everything and it is really frustrating...

if anyone has a miracle cure, I'd love to know..... and next time you are in
New Zealand I'll buy you a drink!

many thanks


"robertNOSPAMmiles@bellsouthNOSPAM.net" wrote:

>
> "Connie in Ottawa" <Connie.in.Ottawa.2y5r7d@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
> news:Connie.in.Ottawa.2y5r7d@DoNotSpam.com...
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Am trying to import my OE files from my Windows 98 computer (I know, I
> > know, but if it ain't broke...) to my new machine running Vista Home
> > Premium version 6.0 (build 6000).
> >
> > Every time I try to import the .dbx files, I get a "No messages can be
> > found in this folder or another application is running that has the
> > required files open".
> >
> > Thought that if I used Outlook, it might work better, but when I try to
> > import into Mail from Outlook, I get "Messages cannot be imported from
> > the MAPI client. An error has occurred."
> >
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated, as my ISP is beginning to get
> > annoyed at how many files I have saved on the server using webmail!
> >
> >
> > --
> > Connie in Ottawa
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Connie in Ottawa's Profile:
> > http://forums.techarena.in/members/32555.htm
> > View this thread: Re: Windows Mail - Importing Outlook Express Mail
> >
> > http://forums.techarena.in
> >
> I'd like to know too. My Windows 98SE machine won't run anymore.
>
> I think I remember someone saying that when you import a .dbx file,
> a certain other .dbx file must be in the same directory as the one you
> are importing - so you might try importing it from a directory where you
> have a copy of each .dbx file on the old computer.
>
>
>

Copy the .dbx files to a temporary folder on the Vista computer.
Open Windows Mail
File - Import - Messages
OE6
import from OE directory
when you browse to the folder containing the .dbx files, DON'T OPEN that
folder....
just highlight it, and click ok

if you open the folder, the path to the files will have a duplicate
folder...
like c:\temp\temp (if the .dbx files are in \temp)






"Nick Lambert" <NickLambert@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B8FBBD89-358C-4D1C-BB41-D3B966D9FBA3@microsoft.com...
> I have exactly the same problem - here in little old New Zealand!
> I have managed to import my address book ok, but like you the files in my
> outlook express are .dbx and when i try to import them it says 'no files
> could be found.....' - same message you are getting.
> Here is a link that might help, although it didn't work when trying to
> import messages...
>
> http://www.vista4beginners.com/Migra...o-Windows-Mail
>
> I can get all my e-mails ok and send / receive, but really need to import
> the old folders from outlook express into my Windows mail...
>
> I've tried almost everything and it is really frustrating...
>
> if anyone has a miracle cure, I'd love to know..... and next time you are
> in
> New Zealand I'll buy you a drink!
>
> many thanks
>
>
> "robertNOSPAMmiles@bellsouthNOSPAM.net" wrote:
>
>>
>> "Connie in Ottawa" <Connie.in.Ottawa.2y5r7d@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in
>> message
>> news:Connie.in.Ottawa.2y5r7d@DoNotSpam.com...
>> >
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Am trying to import my OE files from my Windows 98 computer (I know, I
>> > know, but if it ain't broke...) to my new machine running Vista Home
>> > Premium version 6.0 (build 6000).
>> >
>> > Every time I try to import the .dbx files, I get a "No messages can be
>> > found in this folder or another application is running that has the
>> > required files open".
>> >
>> > Thought that if I used Outlook, it might work better, but when I try to
>> > import into Mail from Outlook, I get "Messages cannot be imported from
>> > the MAPI client. An error has occurred."
>> >
>> > Any help would be greatly appreciated, as my ISP is beginning to get
>> > annoyed at how many files I have saved on the server using webmail!
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Connie in Ottawa
>> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> > Connie in Ottawa's Profile:
>> > http://forums.techarena.in/members/32555.htm
>> > View this thread: Re: Windows Mail - Importing Outlook Express Mail
>> >
>> > http://forums.techarena.in
>> >
>> I'd like to know too. My Windows 98SE machine won't run anymore.
>>
>> I think I remember someone saying that when you import a .dbx file,
>> a certain other .dbx file must be in the same directory as the one you
>> are importing - so you might try importing it from a directory where you
>> have a copy of each .dbx file on the old computer.
>>
>>
>>

[Connie in Ottawa]

THANK YOU DAVE!!!

I guess I never noticed that it was adding the name of the directory twice... it's importing my files as I type.

If you're ever in Ottawa.....

Connie

You're welcome. This bug seems to get many users.


"Connie in Ottawa" <Connie.in.Ottawa.2y7lvf@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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>
> THANK YOU DAVE!!!
>
> I guess I never noticed that it was adding the name of the directory
> twice... it's importing my files as I type.
>
> If you're ever in Ottawa.....
>
> Connie
>
>
> --
> Connie in Ottawa
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Connie in Ottawa's Profile:
> http://forums.techarena.in/members/32555.htm
> View this thread: Re: Windows Mail - Importing Outlook Express Mail
>
> http://forums.techarena.in
>

Hi Dave - thanks for that.

I've tried everything, but still get the same error message "No messages can
be
found in this folder or another application is running that has the required
files open".

I made sure that the .dbx files are not 'read only' and I am only
highlighting the folder they are in, what I try to import them but still no
luck.....

thanks anyway

Nick in New Zealand


"Dave" wrote:

> Copy the .dbx files to a temporary folder on the Vista computer.
> Open Windows Mail
> File - Import - Messages
> OE6
> import from OE directory
> when you browse to the folder containing the .dbx files, DON'T OPEN that
> folder....
> just highlight it, and click ok
>
> if you open the folder, the path to the files will have a duplicate
> folder...
> like c:\temp\temp (if the .dbx files are in \temp)
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Nick Lambert" <NickLambert@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B8FBBD89-358C-4D1C-BB41-D3B966D9FBA3@microsoft.com...
> > I have exactly the same problem - here in little old New Zealand!
> > I have managed to import my address book ok, but like you the files in my
> > outlook express are .dbx and when i try to import them it says 'no files
> > could be found.....' - same message you are getting.
> > Here is a link that might help, although it didn't work when trying to
> > import messages...
> >
> > http://www.vista4beginners.com/Migra...o-Windows-Mail
> >
> > I can get all my e-mails ok and send / receive, but really need to import
> > the old folders from outlook express into my Windows mail...
> >
> > I've tried almost everything and it is really frustrating...
> >
> > if anyone has a miracle cure, I'd love to know..... and next time you are
> > in
> > New Zealand I'll buy you a drink!
> >
> > many thanks
> >
> >
> > "robertNOSPAMmiles@bellsouthNOSPAM.net" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "Connie in Ottawa" <Connie.in.Ottawa.2y5r7d@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in
> >> message
> >> news:Connie.in.Ottawa.2y5r7d@DoNotSpam.com...
> >> >
> >> > Hi,
> >> >
> >> > Am trying to import my OE files from my Windows 98 computer (I know, I
> >> > know, but if it ain't broke...) to my new machine running Vista Home
> >> > Premium version 6.0 (build 6000).
> >> >
> >> > Every time I try to import the .dbx files, I get a "No messages can be
> >> > found in this folder or another application is running that has the
> >> > required files open".
> >> >
> >> > Thought that if I used Outlook, it might work better, but when I try to
> >> > import into Mail from Outlook, I get "Messages cannot be imported from
> >> > the MAPI client. An error has occurred."
> >> >
> >> > Any help would be greatly appreciated, as my ISP is beginning to get
> >> > annoyed at how many files I have saved on the server using webmail!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Connie in Ottawa
> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> > Connie in Ottawa's Profile:
> >> > http://forums.techarena.in/members/32555.htm
> >> > View this thread: Re: Windows Mail - Importing Outlook Express Mail
> >> >
> >> > http://forums.techarena.in
> >> >
> >> I'd like to know too. My Windows 98SE machine won't run anymore.
> >>
> >> I think I remember someone saying that when you import a .dbx file,
> >> a certain other .dbx file must be in the same directory as the one you
> >> are importing - so you might try importing it from a directory where you
> >> have a copy of each .dbx file on the old computer.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>