oe6 messages mail

I have Windows Vista Beta 2 build 5384 64 bit version installed. I have managed to transfer my Outlook Express 6 address book in Windows Mail, however when I try to import messages from O/E6 the dialogue box indicates that the operation was conducted successfully but nothing happens. I copied the .dbx files to a easily accessible folder at C:\AMI\e-mail, select import mail from OE6 store directory and via browse path to the e-mail folder, this shows the folders available, select all and next. As stated the dialogue box indicates that the operation was successful but no messages.
Any help is appreciated.
Regards
Runner

The reason you cannot point them to a common folder as you can with outlook so that you can use them both at once is that OE uses .dbx as a storage format and Win Mail uses .eml. They use two different storage formats. There may have been a hack developed by some of the OE MVPs--you'll have to look around on the web, but as far as I know your choice is to back up your OE mail and folders and copy it onto Vista.
If you google "backup OE" you'll find plenty. There is a public group for Vista mail, so you might want to ask on it.
CH
"The Runner" wrote in message

I have Windows Vista Beta 2 build 5384 64 bit version installed. I have managed to transfer my Outlook Express 6 address book in Windows Mail, however when I try to import messages from O/E6 the dialogue box indicates that the operation was conducted successfully but nothing happens. I copied the .dbx files to a easily accessible folder at C:\AMI\e-mail, select import mail from OE6 store directory and via browse path to the e-mail folder, this shows the folders available, select all and next. As stated the dialogue box indicates that the operation was successful but no messages.
Any help is appreciated.
Regards
Runner

Chad,
thanks for the response. It appears from the drop down menus that Windows Mail can import OE6 messages, but in mine case or as general problem it doesn't happen. I will take your advice and look for Google OE6 backup.
Runner "Chad Harris" <Bushisamoron.net> wrote in message

The reason you cannot point them to a common folder as you can with outlook so that you can use them both at once is that OE uses .dbx as a storage format and Win Mail uses .eml. They use two different storage formats. There may have been a hack developed by some of the OE MVPs--you'll have to look around on the web, but as far as I know your choice is to back up your OE mail and folders and copy it onto Vista.
If you google "backup OE" you'll find plenty. There is a public group for Vista mail, so you might want to ask on it.
CH
"The Runner" wrote in message I have Windows Vista Beta 2 build 5384 64 bit version installed. I have managed to transfer my Outlook Express 6 address book in Windows Mail, however when I try to import messages from O/E6 the dialogue box indicates that the operation was conducted successfully but nothing happens. I copied the .dbx files to a easily accessible folder at C:\AMI\e-mail, select import mail from OE6 store directory and via browse path to the e-mail folder, this shows the folders available, select all and next. As stated the dialogue box indicates that the operation was successful but no messages.
Any help is appreciated.
Regards
Runner

exactly like mine Win mail does not import messages ............ "The Runner" wrote in message

Chad,
thanks for the response. It appears from the drop down menus that Windows Mail can import OE6 messages, but in mine case or as general problem it doesn't happen. I will take your advice and look for Google OE6 backup.
Runner "Chad Harris" <Bushisamoron.net> wrote in message The reason you cannot point them to a common folder as you can with outlook so that you can use them both at once is that OE uses .dbx as a storage format and Win Mail uses .eml. They use two different storage formats. There may have been a hack developed by some of the OE MVPs--you'll have to look around on the web, but as far as I know your choice is to back up your OE mail and folders and copy it onto Vista.
If you google "backup OE" you'll find plenty. There is a public group for Vista mail, so you might want to ask on it.
CH
"The Runner" wrote in message I have Windows Vista Beta 2 build 5384 64 bit version installed. I have managed to transfer my Outlook Express 6 address book in Windows Mail, however when I try to import messages from O/E6 the dialogue box indicates that the operation was conducted successfully but nothing happens. I copied the .dbx files to a easily accessible folder at C:\AMI\e-mail, select import mail from OE6 store directory and via browse path to the e-mail folder, this shows the folders available, select all and next. As stated the dialogue box indicates that the operation was successful but no messages.
Any help is appreciated.
Regards
Runner

How To Backup OE:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q270670
http://www.iopus.com/guides/oe-backup.htm
Backup & Restore OE Data http://www.insideoe.com/backup/index.htm http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx
OE Files & Settings http://www.insideoe.com/files/index.htm
OE Registry Keys http://www.insideoe.com/files/regkeys.htm
Importing OE Data http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5 http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importdbx
CH

"The Runner" wrote in message

Chad,
thanks for the response. It appears from the drop down menus that Windows Mail can import OE6 messages, but in mine case or as general problem it doesn't happen. I will take your advice and look for Google OE6 backup.
Runner "Chad Harris" <Bushisamoron.net> wrote in message The reason you cannot point them to a common folder as you can with outlook so that you can use them both at once is that OE uses .dbx as a storage format and Win Mail uses .eml. They use two different storage formats. There may have been a hack developed by some of the OE MVPs--you'll have to look around on the web, but as far as I know your choice is to back up your OE mail and folders and copy it onto Vista.
If you google "backup OE" you'll find plenty. There is a public group for Vista mail, so you might want to ask on it.
CH
"The Runner" wrote in message I have Windows Vista Beta 2 build 5384 64 bit version installed. I have managed to transfer my Outlook Express 6 address book in Windows Mail, however when I try to import messages from O/E6 the dialogue box indicates that the operation was conducted successfully but nothing happens. I copied the .dbx files to a easily accessible folder at C:\AMI\e-mail, select import mail from OE6 store directory and via browse path to the e-mail folder, this shows the folders available, select all and next. As stated the dialogue box indicates that the operation was successful but no messages.
Any help is appreciated.
Regards
Runner

Thanks Chad,
for the interesting but not relevant links. Your proposal that I visit the newsgroup for Vista Mail did indicate that it is not a "how to" problem on my part, it is that Windows Vista Beta 2 build 5384 64 bit version has a problem and does not work correctly to import OE6 messages, many users have the same problem. Apparently the 32 bit version does work OK.
Regards
Runner "Chad Harris" <Bushisamoron.net> wrote in message

How To Backup OE:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q270670
http://www.iopus.com/guides/oe-backup.htm
Backup & Restore OE Data http://www.insideoe.com/backup/index.htm http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx
OE Files & Settings http://www.insideoe.com/files/index.htm
OE Registry Keys http://www.insideoe.com/files/regkeys.htm
Importing OE Data http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5 http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importdbx
CH

"The Runner" wrote in message Chad,
thanks for the response. It appears from the drop down menus that Windows Mail can import OE6 messages, but in mine case or as general problem it doesn't happen. I will take your advice and look for Google OE6 backup.
Runner "Chad Harris" <Bushisamoron.net> wrote in message The reason you cannot point them to a common folder as you can with outlook so that you can use them both at once is that OE uses .dbx as a storage format and Win Mail uses .eml. They use two different storage formats. There may have been a hack developed by some of the OE MVPs--you'll have to look around on the web, but as far as I know your choice is to back up your OE mail and folders and copy it onto Vista.
If you google "backup OE" you'll find plenty. There is a public group for Vista mail, so you might want to ask on it.
CH
"The Runner" wrote in message I have Windows Vista Beta 2 build 5384 64 bit version installed. I have managed to transfer my Outlook Express 6 address book in Windows Mail, however when I try to import messages from O/E6 the dialogue box indicates that the operation was conducted successfully but nothing happens. I copied the .dbx files to a easily accessible folder at C:\AMI\e-mail, select import mail from OE6 store directory and via browse path to the e-mail folder, this shows the folders available, select all and next. As stated the dialogue box indicates that the operation was successful but no messages.
Any help is appreciated.
Regards
Runner