Exporting from Outlook Exp. to Windows Mail - folder organization

[Guest]

I'm trying to export my OE address (XP) book to Windows mail (Vista). I can
get the entire addy book (WAB file) to the new computer but all my
organizational folders are gone and it's one huge mess. I've tried dragging
the contacts into groups/folders I set up separately on WM but they copy
rather than moving. Of course when I try to delete the extra, both contacts
are deleted. Is there any way to get my OE address book to WM and still have
everything organized or am I just stuck trying to reorganize all those
contacts once I get them to WM?

I'm sure this is an elementary problem but I'm new to Vista and
exporting/importing so please be kind :0) I tried searching the message
board but came up with little helpful information.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Guest]

I have the same problem. Help! I'm desparate

 

[beetz12]

Step by step instruction on how to migrate OE to Windows Mail at the
link below:

http://www.vista4beginners.com/Migrate-from-Outlook-Express-to-Windows-Mail

I hope this helps

cheers

 

[Guest]

That link does not work for me. Can you please confirm that it is correct?
Heaps of people have been asking this question but as far as I can see nobody
has given a usable answer yet. I want to know the answer too!

 

[Guest]

Hi Tracy, you got further than most of us! Can you please share how you
managed to import all your OE messages and folders into Windows Mail?

Regarding there subsequent disappearance, is it possible that they are in
another user profile or folder?

regs

Alistair

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

The link sort of works if you take out the "www" part, e.g.,
http://vista4beginners.com/
But the site seems to be having some problems.

Gary VanderMolen

 

[Guest]

I can't even get Windows Mail to allow me to send messages, only receive. I
have checked with my provider comcast & the sending address is correct. They
say it is a microsoft problem, and I can't get any one to help. Any ideas
would be appreciated.

 

[Cal Bear '66]

Is a stuck mail in your outbox preventing you from sending? If so go to:

http://www.oehelp.com/WMUtil/Default.aspx

Be sure to read and follow the instructions -- especially the ones in the RED
outlined box.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

Ken, if your sending problem is not due to a stuck message in
your Outbox, right-click on the error message, copy, then
paste it into a reply here.

Gary VanderMolen

 

[Guest]

TracyB,

What "hiccups" did you experience? I'm getting an error message on the
"Folders.dbx" file when I try to export my messages from OE on my old machine
with XP.

Shari