Import Outlook Express into Outlook 2003

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Phil Jones

I've just installed Outlook 2003 (and performed the auto-update as of
today).

I'm having a problem importing my mail from Outlook Express.

I have a *copy* of the Outlook Express folder on my desktop. The problem
is, when I go through the import process (File / Import / Import
Mail...Select Folder) I get an error message box saying that the folder
could not be accessed.

What can I do here? There are no other applications accessing the folder.
I've restarted the PC to make absolutely sure of that. It's just a folder
sitting on the desktop.

Any ideas anyone - they'd be hugely apprecated!!!

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Phil (NZ)
 
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Guest

First you'll need to import all of your Outlook Express data into Outlook
Express (if I understand your question correctly, the data is just in a
folder currently and not actively part of OE). If you need help with that
step, go to http://www.insideOE.com for complete instructions on backup and
restoration of OE data.

Once you have the OE data established in OE, use File | Export in OE or File
| Import and Export in Outlook to get the data into Outlook.

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Jocelyn Fiorello
MVP - Outlook

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SgtRich

I've just installed Outlook 2003 (and performed the auto-update as of
today).

I'm having a problem importing my mail from Outlook Express.

I have a *copy* of the Outlook Express folder on my desktop. The problem
is, when I go through the import process (File / Import / Import
Mail...Select Folder) I get an error message box saying that the folder
could not be accessed.
Click to expand...
As Jocelyn said, first import your messages into Outlook Express. Then, use
Outlook Express' File > Export Messages command to export your mail into
Outlook. Trying to use Outlook to import your messages will result in the
loss of dates on your messages.
 
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Phil Jones

Ahh - I see now. I've just tested that successfully so now I'll have
another crack making sure everything is nicely synced.

Many thanks.

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Phil
 

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