Importing email from Outlook Express 6 to Outlook

[Guest]

I'm following the instructions on how to transfer emails from Outlook Express
to Outlook. Outlook express was on my XP computer and Outlook is on my Vista
computer. I can follow the directions until it asks me to go to
Tools-->Options-->Maintenance. Maintenance does not exist in my Outlook on
my Vista, so I am stuck, unable to transfer my Outlook Express emails to my
new computer. Any suggestions how to transfer the files without going into
Maintenance on my new computer since it is not possible?
Thanks!

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You followed what instructions? Pretend we can't read minds. There are no
"instructions" that would permit you to transfer data between unrelated
programs. Convince us there are.

 

[Guest]

This is copied directly from the Outlook help on my computer and that I've
found on various websites.

"When Outlook and Outlook Express are installed on different computers
To transfer messages by using the Import and Export Wizard, you must first
locate and copy the correct files from the computer where Outlook Express is
installed to the computer where Outlook is installed.

Note Copying the Outlook Express information to a shared location is not
sufficient. You must copy the folder to the computer where Outlook is
installed.


Copy the Outlook Express folder
On the computer where your Outlook Express account is set up, in Outlook
Express, on the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Maintenance tab.


Click Store Folder, and then note the entire path shown in the field in the
Store Location dialog box.



Tip Record this location so that you can use it later in this procedure.
You can do this quickly by selecting the information in the field, pressing
CTRL+C to copy, and then opening Microsoft Notepad and pressing CTRL+V to
paste it there.


If necessary, modify the default view in Windows Explorer so that you can
see hidden folders. The Outlook Express folder is located in a hidden folder.
View hidden folders

Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Click Start, and then click My Computer.
On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
Click the View tab, and then click the Show hidden files and folders option.

Browse to the location that you found in the Store Location dialog box.
Do one of the following:
Copy the entire Outlook Express folder to removable media, such as a floppy
disk, DVD, or portable memory device, and then copy it to the computer where
Outlook is installed.
Note When you copy the Outlook Express folder to the computer with
Outlook, the destination is not critical, because the information will only
be stored there temporarily. Copy it to a place that you can easily find.

Copy the entire Outlook Express folder to a network location to which both
the computers have access. Then on the computer where Outlook is installed,
copy the folder from the network location to the computer.
On the computer where Outlook is installed, open Outlook Express. If you are
prompted to create an e-mail account, click Cancel.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Maintenance tab.


Click Store Folder and then click Change.


Browse to the location where you copied the Outlook Express folder, and then
click the folder.
To close the Browse for Folder dialog box, click OK.
To close the Store Location dialog box, click OK.
When you are prompted to use the new messages or replace them with messages
from the old store location, click Yes to switch to that store.
Exit Outlook Express, and then start it again to complete the process.
Import Outlook Express messages into Outlook
In Outlook, on the File menu, click Import and Export.
Click Import Internet Mail and Addresses, and then click Next.


Click Outlook Express.
Select the Import mail check box.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
To save a copy of the import summary to your Inbox, click Save in Inbox. "



As previously stated, my Outlook on my Vista computer does not have the
Maintenance tab.

If these instructions are incorrect or nonexistant, is there any way for me
to transfer my emails from my Outlook express 6 on my XP computer to my
Outlook on my Vista computer?

You followed what instructions? Pretend we can't read minds. There are no
"instructions" that would permit you to transfer data between unrelated
programs. Convince us there are.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I'm following the instructions on how to transfer emails from Outlook
Express
to Outlook. Outlook express was on my XP computer and Outlook is on my
Vista
computer. I can follow the directions until it asks me to go to
Tools-->Options-->Maintenance. Maintenance does not exist in my Outlook
on
my Vista, so I am stuck, unable to transfer my Outlook Express emails to
my
new computer. Any suggestions how to transfer the files without going
into
Maintenance on my new computer since it is not possible?
Thanks!

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Outlook Express does not exist on Vista so my question remains.
You are not asking an Outlook question. You need to ask in a Windows Mail
forum.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

This is copied directly from the Outlook help on my computer and that I've
found on various websites.

"When Outlook and Outlook Express are installed on different computers
To transfer messages by using the Import and Export Wizard, you must first
locate and copy the correct files from the computer where Outlook Express
is
installed to the computer where Outlook is installed.

Note Copying the Outlook Express information to a shared location is not
sufficient. You must copy the folder to the computer where Outlook is
installed.


Copy the Outlook Express folder
On the computer where your Outlook Express account is set up, in Outlook
Express, on the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Maintenance tab.


Click Store Folder, and then note the entire path shown in the field in
the
Store Location dialog box.



Tip Record this location so that you can use it later in this procedure.
You can do this quickly by selecting the information in the field,
pressing
CTRL+C to copy, and then opening Microsoft Notepad and pressing CTRL+V to
paste it there.


If necessary, modify the default view in Windows Explorer so that you can
see hidden folders. The Outlook Express folder is located in a hidden
folder.
View hidden folders

Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Click Start, and then click My Computer.
On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
Click the View tab, and then click the Show hidden files and folders
option.

Browse to the location that you found in the Store Location dialog box.
Do one of the following:
Copy the entire Outlook Express folder to removable media, such as a
floppy
disk, DVD, or portable memory device, and then copy it to the computer
where
Outlook is installed.
Note When you copy the Outlook Express folder to the computer with
Outlook, the destination is not critical, because the information will
only
be stored there temporarily. Copy it to a place that you can easily find.

Copy the entire Outlook Express folder to a network location to which both
the computers have access. Then on the computer where Outlook is
installed,
copy the folder from the network location to the computer.
On the computer where Outlook is installed, open Outlook Express. If you
are
prompted to create an e-mail account, click Cancel.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Maintenance tab.


Click Store Folder and then click Change.


Browse to the location where you copied the Outlook Express folder, and
then
click the folder.
To close the Browse for Folder dialog box, click OK.
To close the Store Location dialog box, click OK.
When you are prompted to use the new messages or replace them with
messages
from the old store location, click Yes to switch to that store.
Exit Outlook Express, and then start it again to complete the process.
Import Outlook Express messages into Outlook
In Outlook, on the File menu, click Import and Export.
Click Import Internet Mail and Addresses, and then click Next.


Click Outlook Express.
Select the Import mail check box.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
To save a copy of the import summary to your Inbox, click Save in Inbox. "



As previously stated, my Outlook on my Vista computer does not have the
Maintenance tab.

If these instructions are incorrect or nonexistant, is there any way for
me
to transfer my emails from my Outlook express 6 on my XP computer to my
Outlook on my Vista computer?

You followed what instructions? Pretend we can't read minds. There are no
"instructions" that would permit you to transfer data between unrelated
programs. Convince us there are.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I'm following the instructions on how to transfer emails from Outlook
Express
to Outlook. Outlook express was on my XP computer and Outlook is on my
Vista
computer. I can follow the directions until it asks me to go to
Tools-->Options-->Maintenance. Maintenance does not exist in my
Outlook
on
my Vista, so I am stuck, unable to transfer my Outlook Express emails
to
my
new computer. Any suggestions how to transfer the files without going
into
Maintenance on my new computer since it is not possible?
Thanks!

 

[Guest]

I know it doesn't exist on Vista, I am trying to use Microsoft Office
Outlook, which is on Vista, and I'm trying to get my emails from Outlook
Express 6, which is it's equivalent on XP. My question also remains.

Outlook Express does not exist on Vista so my question remains.
You are not asking an Outlook question. You need to ask in a Windows Mail
forum.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

This is copied directly from the Outlook help on my computer and that I've
found on various websites.

"When Outlook and Outlook Express are installed on different computers
To transfer messages by using the Import and Export Wizard, you must first
locate and copy the correct files from the computer where Outlook Express
is
installed to the computer where Outlook is installed.

Note Copying the Outlook Express information to a shared location is not
sufficient. You must copy the folder to the computer where Outlook is
installed.


Copy the Outlook Express folder
On the computer where your Outlook Express account is set up, in Outlook
Express, on the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Maintenance tab.


Click Store Folder, and then note the entire path shown in the field in
the
Store Location dialog box.



Tip Record this location so that you can use it later in this procedure.
You can do this quickly by selecting the information in the field,
pressing
CTRL+C to copy, and then opening Microsoft Notepad and pressing CTRL+V to
paste it there.


If necessary, modify the default view in Windows Explorer so that you can
see hidden folders. The Outlook Express folder is located in a hidden
folder.
View hidden folders

Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Click Start, and then click My Computer.
On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
Click the View tab, and then click the Show hidden files and folders
option.

Browse to the location that you found in the Store Location dialog box.
Do one of the following:
Copy the entire Outlook Express folder to removable media, such as a
floppy
disk, DVD, or portable memory device, and then copy it to the computer
where
Outlook is installed.
Note When you copy the Outlook Express folder to the computer with
Outlook, the destination is not critical, because the information will
only
be stored there temporarily. Copy it to a place that you can easily find.

Copy the entire Outlook Express folder to a network location to which both
the computers have access. Then on the computer where Outlook is
installed,
copy the folder from the network location to the computer.
On the computer where Outlook is installed, open Outlook Express. If you
are
prompted to create an e-mail account, click Cancel.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Maintenance tab.


Click Store Folder and then click Change.


Browse to the location where you copied the Outlook Express folder, and
then
click the folder.
To close the Browse for Folder dialog box, click OK.
To close the Store Location dialog box, click OK.
When you are prompted to use the new messages or replace them with
messages
from the old store location, click Yes to switch to that store.
Exit Outlook Express, and then start it again to complete the process.
Import Outlook Express messages into Outlook
In Outlook, on the File menu, click Import and Export.
Click Import Internet Mail and Addresses, and then click Next.


Click Outlook Express.
Select the Import mail check box.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
To save a copy of the import summary to your Inbox, click Save in Inbox. "



As previously stated, my Outlook on my Vista computer does not have the
Maintenance tab.

If these instructions are incorrect or nonexistant, is there any way for
me
to transfer my emails from my Outlook express 6 on my XP computer to my
Outlook on my Vista computer?

You followed what instructions? Pretend we can't read minds. There are no
"instructions" that would permit you to transfer data between unrelated
programs. Convince us there are.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I'm following the instructions on how to transfer emails from Outlook
Express
to Outlook. Outlook express was on my XP computer and Outlook is on my
Vista
computer. I can follow the directions until it asks me to go to
Tools-->Options-->Maintenance. Maintenance does not exist in my
Outlook
on
my Vista, so I am stuck, unable to transfer my Outlook Express emails
to
my
new computer. Any suggestions how to transfer the files without going
into
Maintenance on my new computer since it is not possible?
Thanks!

 

[David Webb]

The Maintenance tab that you're looking for exists in Outlook Express, not
Outlook.

HTH

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You cannot transfer Outlook Express data directly into Outlook. You can only
transfer it to OE's counterpart on Vista, which is Windows Mail. Only then
can you import it into Outlook.
As I said, you have a Windows Mail question.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I know it doesn't exist on Vista, I am trying to use Microsoft Office
Outlook, which is on Vista, and I'm trying to get my emails from Outlook
Express 6, which is it's equivalent on XP. My question also remains.

Outlook Express does not exist on Vista so my question remains.
You are not asking an Outlook question. You need to ask in a Windows Mail
forum.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

This is copied directly from the Outlook help on my computer and that
I've
found on various websites.

"When Outlook and Outlook Express are installed on different computers
To transfer messages by using the Import and Export Wizard, you must
first
locate and copy the correct files from the computer where Outlook
Express
is
installed to the computer where Outlook is installed.

Note Copying the Outlook Express information to a shared location is
not
sufficient. You must copy the folder to the computer where Outlook is
installed.


Copy the Outlook Express folder
On the computer where your Outlook Express account is set up, in
Outlook
Express, on the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Maintenance tab.


Click Store Folder, and then note the entire path shown in the field in
the
Store Location dialog box.



Tip Record this location so that you can use it later in this
procedure.
You can do this quickly by selecting the information in the field,
pressing
CTRL+C to copy, and then opening Microsoft Notepad and pressing CTRL+V
to
paste it there.


If necessary, modify the default view in Windows Explorer so that you
can
see hidden folders. The Outlook Express folder is located in a hidden
folder.
View hidden folders

Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Click Start, and then click My Computer.
On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
Click the View tab, and then click the Show hidden files and folders
option.

Browse to the location that you found in the Store Location dialog box.
Do one of the following:
Copy the entire Outlook Express folder to removable media, such as a
floppy
disk, DVD, or portable memory device, and then copy it to the computer
where
Outlook is installed.
Note When you copy the Outlook Express folder to the computer with
Outlook, the destination is not critical, because the information will
only
be stored there temporarily. Copy it to a place that you can easily
find.

Copy the entire Outlook Express folder to a network location to which
both
the computers have access. Then on the computer where Outlook is
installed,
copy the folder from the network location to the computer.
On the computer where Outlook is installed, open Outlook Express. If
you
are
prompted to create an e-mail account, click Cancel.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Maintenance tab.


Click Store Folder and then click Change.


Browse to the location where you copied the Outlook Express folder, and
then
click the folder.
To close the Browse for Folder dialog box, click OK.
To close the Store Location dialog box, click OK.
When you are prompted to use the new messages or replace them with
messages
from the old store location, click Yes to switch to that store.
Exit Outlook Express, and then start it again to complete the process.
Import Outlook Express messages into Outlook
In Outlook, on the File menu, click Import and Export.
Click Import Internet Mail and Addresses, and then click Next.


Click Outlook Express.
Select the Import mail check box.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
To save a copy of the import summary to your Inbox, click Save in
Inbox. "



As previously stated, my Outlook on my Vista computer does not have the
Maintenance tab.

If these instructions are incorrect or nonexistant, is there any way
for
me
to transfer my emails from my Outlook express 6 on my XP computer to my
Outlook on my Vista computer?



:

You followed what instructions? Pretend we can't read minds. There are
no
"instructions" that would permit you to transfer data between
unrelated
programs. Convince us there are.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I'm following the instructions on how to transfer emails from
Outlook
Express
to Outlook. Outlook express was on my XP computer and Outlook is on
my
Vista
computer. I can follow the directions until it asks me to go to
Tools-->Options-->Maintenance. Maintenance does not exist in my
Outlook
on
my Vista, so I am stuck, unable to transfer my Outlook Express
emails
to
my
new computer. Any suggestions how to transfer the files without
going
into
Maintenance on my new computer since it is not possible?
Thanks!