Import of Outlook Exp 6 in Windows Mail (Vista) mail backup files

I have a mail file Outlook Express 6 backup, I am trying to import into Windows Mail.  I can open the dbx files but not, of course, to open them. I followed faithfully all the import steps, checked to make sure that all the files in the folder are readable (even copied to a new location to check). All the import steps seem to work fine, folders (Inbox), sent, etc. come in the form of files imported as it should-, but with none of the messages!

I read many messages of help about it in various forums. Obviously there is something that I always hurt, but I'm at my wit's end. Any help will be appreciated.

Hi Michael in Atl,

Good to know you have a fix for the problem. This will certainly help other users.

For later use, you can consult the following link for importing emails from Outlook Express in Windows mail:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/import-messages-into-Windows-mail-from-Outlook-Express

In case, if you need help, you can always post your questions as well as your valuable suggestions in this forum.

Have a great day.

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