Import from OE Failed

[alexcn]

I am trying to import messages from Outlook Express into a new
installation of Outlook on behalf of a client. Unfortunately the
client was using her OE to hold approximately 20,000 emails so
obviously the import took a long time and was therefore left running
overnight.

When she came back to her PC in the morning, the import LOOKED as if it
was successful but unfortunately the import message count indicated
otherwise as it appeared that only part of the OE messages were
imported i.e. 14,000 out of 20,000 successful. Any ideas?

Also I now understand that one of the OE folders has totally
disappeared (well is empty!!)

Any help would be gratefully received!

Many thanks!

 

[Gordon]

I am trying to import messages from Outlook Express into a new
installation of Outlook on behalf of a client.

Don't - you'll mess up the modified date. Use the EXPORT function in OE
instead

 

[alexcn]

Many thanks Gorden - so basically EXPORT the messages from OE but
doesnt that then ask for a profile name? How then do they appear in
Outlook afterwards?

(ps I have only ever used Outlook as I dont rate OE much!)

 

[Gordon]

Many thanks Gorden - so basically EXPORT the messages from OE but
doesnt that then ask for a profile name? How then do they appear in
Outlook afterwards?

Normally, there will only be one Profile on the machine, (unless your client
is using Exchange), the export function will recognise that profile and the
messages will be automatically exported to the default pst file for that
profile.

HTH