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Resolved Problem importing Outlook Express .dbx into Outlook 2003

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by babatunde, 2010/08/06.

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    babatunde

    babatunde Inactive Thread Starter

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    Dear All, I have similar problem.
    I back up email using outlook express (dbx), now I have another computer that came with win 7 and it has Microsoft outlook 2003 (PST).

    Each time I try to import the back up to outlook 2003 it always gives me error (The file is empty) Do you have any idea to borrow me?

    I download converter to covert dbx to pst it does not work because its a demo version.

    Thank you for your HELP.
     
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    PeteC

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    Your problem is not the same as the thread you posted in - please always start a new thread.

    I have moved your post to a new thread in this forum.
     

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    Thank you.

    I have try all this help you gave to me yesterday. One i find out is this. The back up was saved on a flash drive and taken it to new computer that has only outlook 2003 And i have try it over and over again. I even try to convert dbx to pst to that it can work on outlook 2003
     
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    Thank u. From the link you gave to me. I found out that it very possible if the two outlook are running of the same machine. i.e outlook express and outlook 2003. But in my own case Outlook express on the first machine (PC) outlook 2003 on the second computer.

    I will appreciate if i can get a link to download outlook express on is own.
     
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    There is, as you know, no default email program in Windows 7. Outlook Express, which was succeeded by Windows Mail and now by Windows Live Mail, is not compatible with Windows 7 and cannot be installed on it.

    Your best solution may be to install Windows Live Mail on Windows 7 and import your Outlook Express files into that and then import the files in Windows Live Mail into Outlook.

    The other option is to install Outlook 2003 on your XP computer and import your Outlook Express files into it and then transfer the Outlook .pst file over to the 7 computer and point Outlook at it.
     
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    babatunde

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    Thank you.
    I just install the Windows live mail but what am seeing is Hotmail account i did not see a place to link outlook with it or to import. Thank you for given me the procedure which i believe it will be the last solution.

    The computer name is HP pro 3120 it came with win 7 downgrade to xp does it mean, it will not ask for extra cd key because the xp does not have any cd key only the Win 7 because am thinking of plan B maybe to install XP.

    Thank you
     
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    PeteC

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    You should be very careful re. downgrading & to XP - I am not familiar with that process, but you should be aware that HP offer no drivers for XP on their site

    If they are included in the CD you would be OK, but I have no idea if they are. The chances are that the drivers are included on the CD, otherwise it would be pointless HP offering the downgrade.

    I guess the key is included either on your computer hard drive or on the CD.
     
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    Arie

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    Did you install Windows Live Mail?

    Cancel the sign up Window on startup, then press the Alt key which pops up the menu. Choose File > Import > Messages and follow the prompts.
     
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    babatunde

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    Hello sir,

    I download Windows Live Mail and install from the link you gave to me and i press Alt key from the file i cannot Import from the file it only show Signout, status goto, send signle file, open received file folder, etc even before i signin to the account.

    I need your HELP again
     
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    babatunde

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    Hello.

    I redownload and install window live mail now i can import the email from backup folder. Tell me now to link it or export it to outlook 2003.
     
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    babatunde

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    Hello Everybody.

    Sorry for not coming back to you on time, i was not in town. The problem has been resolved. Thank to you Pete c.

    All the mail were restore from outlook express to outlook 2003 very easy.
     
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    Please mark your thread as 'Resolved'.

     
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    PeteC

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    You're welcome - glad to hear that the problem is resolved :)
     

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