Transferring Outlook Express files from old XP machine to new Windows 7 computer?

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• How can I transfer outlook express files froma XP PC to a new PC with windows 7 and outlook 2010

  Need help to transfer outlook express files to a new PC with windows 7 and outlook 2010

  See this.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/291602

• How can I back-up/copy outlook express files to transfer them to a new PC?

  How can I back-up/copy outlook express files to transfer them to a new PC?

  Hi lizbuff,

  You can read the following article that should help you to do so.

  How to back up and restore Outlook Express data

  You can save your Outlook Express data to removable media and then restore it on another computer.

• Remote assistance from an XP machine on a Windows 7 computer does not work.

  Remote assistance from an XP machine on a Windows 7 computer does not work.  The connection expires whenever I try to connect.  Any suggestions?

  RA from Windows 7 to Windows XP is supported, but RA from Windows XP to Windows 7 is not supported unfortunately

• How can I transfer outlook express files from windows XP to windows 7 on my new laptop?

  I was able to transfer my address book, but unable to transfer my e-mail files express outlook my desktop (Windows XP) to my laptop (windows7).  I used an easy transfer cable, but have all the files I wanted.

  The transfer is easy, but you fail to mention what e-mail program you use. Windows 7 does not have a mail client included as OE in XP.
   
  If you use Windows Live Mail, so I'd say do this way.
   
  Transfer of data from Outlook Express and Windows Live Mail:
   
  For Messages:
   
  Copy the * ENTIRE * OE message store folder to a flash drive. (Folders.dbx must be included). Place it on the desktop or another location on the computer using WLMail. Open WLMail and: file | Import | Messages | Microsoft Outlook Express 6, and the point where it was saved.
   
  Location of OE message store:
   
  In OE: Tools | Options | Maintenance | Store folder will reveal the location of your Outlook Express files. Note the location and navigate on it in Explorer Windows or, copy and paste in start | Run.
   
  In Windows XP, Win2K & Win2K3 the OE user files (DBX and WAB) are by default marked as hidden. To view these files in Windows Explorer, you must enable Show hidden files and folders under start | Control Panel | Folder Options icon | Opinion, or in Windows Explorer. Tools | Folder options | View.
   
  For addresses:
   
  Open the address book in OE and file | Export | Address book (wab) and save it to the desktop. Copy it to a flash drive. Place it on the desktop or another location on the computer using WLMail.
   
  Open the Contacts list in WLMail, (go |) Contacts in the Menu bar) and the file | Import | Address book (wab) Windows and the point where you saved it.
   
  Note: If you use a CD or a DVD instead of a flash drive, after placing on the new machine you must remove the read-only attribute in the properties before you import.
   
  For the account settings:
   
  In OE: Tools | Accounts, select the account and export it to the desktop. This will be an .iaf file. Copy it to the new computer and WLMail desktop: tools | Accounts and import the settings from the location you saved the.
   
  WLMail specific help, please use this forum.
   
  Windows Live Mail Forum
  http://windowslivehelp.com/forums.aspx?ProductID=15 

• New computer under Windows 8 transferred all my files from old computer XP

  I just spent the transfer of 2 hours all my files from my old computer with XP on my new computer with Windows 8. My transfer reports show what was transferred. What is an easy way to recover the files to the appropriate place. For example how to find them go thansferred old publisher editor 2013 files? Or images?

  Thank you

  Don

  I just spent 2 hours transfer all my files from my old computer with XP on my new computer with Windows 8. My transfer reports show what was transferred. What is an easy way to recover the files to the appropriate place. For example how to find their transferred move of the old publisher files in Publisher 2013? Or images?

  Thank you

  Don

  Open Publisher, locate the publication server 'old' files (probably in the ' Documents'), and then open them.
   
  You're not going to get the "open recent" lists more than - those who are roasted.
   
  Even for photos (probable under the 'Photos' folder) - open any application you will use and point the application at the appropriate location.

• How can I transfer encrypted files from old hard drive removed (transfer windows easy?)

  Hello

  I'm trying to get some files off my old hard drive encrypted. He has xp on it, and I can't start on my new computer. Since it is a separate, apparently, I can't do either windows easy transfer. Is it possible for me to locate the certificate and key, or to transfer files with the key and the certificate on my new computer (I have password from the old computer if I need that)? Can I somehow run WET on this hard drive for keys/certificates can be transferred. This seems to be a common problem from what I have read.
  Otherwise, do you have ideas on how to start my old xp disk on my new system without reformatting?
  Very important to get these files.
  Thank you!

  First of all, I assume you mean encrypted files (EFS, Encrypting File System).  These files are encrypted with a key that is still encrypted in your system like a certificate.  In order to read your encrypted on any other system files, you must restore the certificate from a backup.  The short article is mandatory for anyone considering the use of EFS:
  "Best Practices for encrypting file system"
      <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/223316 >
  Special attention to the subsection down titled "why you should back up your certificates.

  HTH,
  JW

• How can I move bookmarks from old laptop XP to new Windows 7 one?

  My new laptop (still awaiting delivery) will have Windows 7 Home premium 64-bit. I read on this site that it's OK to use Firefox, even though it is designed for 32-bit, but I don't know how to transfer my favorites.

  I took a glance at the sync add-on. Unfortunately, this has been deleted by its developer.

  Anyone know how I can transfer the bookmarks on the new laptop?

  Thank you.

  See:

  • https://support.Mozilla.com/kb/recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile
  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox
  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Backing_up_and_restoring_bookmarks_-_Firefox

• Computer died. Past from Windows XP to Vista. Lost Outlook Express mail folders. Not in Windows Mail. (Got 3 months of e-mail entering the transfer.) I can't the old Outlook Express files?

  This is my first posting. Don't know how much has appeared in the "title". Computer died. Past from Windows XP to Vista. Lost Outlook Express mail folders. Not in Windows Mail. (Got 3 months of e-mail entering the transfer.) I can't the old Outlook Express files?

  Have I lost the files of Outlook Express completely or is there a way that I can import them in the same way that e-mail came? My old computer died (power source grilled or something like that). I still have it, but no way to turn it on.

  If you can access the old hard drive PC you can get the data of Outlook Express store.  See this: http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx or this: http://www.insideoe.com/backup/ Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

• How to read DBX outlook express files?

  HOW TO READ OUTLOOK EXPRESS DBX FILES

  I just bought a new computer with Win7.  Now that the OE is gone (OMGosh!) How dbx files be read?  I have OE files and now find there is no apparent way to read.  I downloaded ParetoLogic but hesitate to run it.  The message says it will make changes to my computer.  What happens if the files are made completely unreadable!  I ran the scan function and several "pilots" were listed as obsolete.  Can it be good?  I just bought the latest and greatest computer!

  You need import dbx files into your e-mail without a name client. Win7 doesn't have a native email program of its own.

  You use Windows Live Mail by accident?

  Transfer of data from Outlook Express and Windows Live Mail:

  For messages:

  Copy the * ENTIRE * OE message store folder to a flash drive. (Folders.dbx must be included). Place it on the desktop or another location on the computer using WLMail. Open WLMail and: file | Import | Messages | Microsoft Outlook Express 6, and the point where it was saved.

  Location of OE message store:

  In OE: Tools | Options | Maintenance | Store folder will reveal the location of your Outlook Express files. Note the location and navigate on it in Explorer Windows or, copy and paste in start | Run.

  In Windows XP, Win2K & Win2K3 the OE user files (DBX and WAB) are by default marked as hidden. To view these files in Windows Explorer, you must enable Show hidden files and folders under start | Control Panel | Folder Options icon | Opinion, or in Windows Explorer. Tools | Folder options | View.

  For addresses:

  Open the address book in OE and file | Export | Address book (wab) and save it to the desktop. Copy it to a flash drive. Place it on the desktop or another location on the computer using WLMail.

  Open the Contacts list in WLMail, (go |) Contacts in the Menu bar) and the file | Import | Address book (wab) Windows and the point where you saved it.

  Note: If you use a CD or a DVD instead of a flash drive, after placing on the new machine you must remove the read-only attribute in the properties before you import.

  Bruce Hagen MS - MVP [Mail]

• How can I move the outlook express emails from an XP PC to an another XP PC that has the same e-mail address without overwriting existing messages on this second PC?

  How can I move the outlook express emails from an XP PC to an another XP PC that has the same e-mail address without overwriting existing messages on this second PC?

  I need to group together all messages from e-mail in a PC and to retire the first PC.

  This could be problematic. I guess or OE is over? This would make it easy.
   
  One thing you could do requires some manual work, but much less removal of dupes. For example, the Inbox. In the machine, you are going to scrap, create a new folder and move all messages in your Inbox to it. After you import on the other machine, you can drag the messages you need this folder in the Inbox, and then remove the user created the folder.
   
  And then there are tools to remove the dupes. This one for example.
   
  OEX
  http://www.oehelp.com/Oex/default.aspx 
  
   
   

• I'm using Outlook Express and from time to time, the box "leave a copy of messages on the server" becomes disabled automatically.

  Hi, Im using Outlook Express and from time to time, box "leave a copy of messages on the server" becomes disabled automatically.

  Ive checked the Task Manager, its not running after close Outlook.

  Appreciate your comments.

  This can be dependent on ISP or it could just be OE spoil.  I saw this happen at any time.  You can try to backup the message store, and then delete the mail account completely (you will not lose messages).  The file to run. Folder | All compact.  Then close and reopen OE and then add the account back again.  See if things stick after that.

  Steve

• Lost in Outlook Express files

  Recent storm electric, internet, lost when I logged in Outlook Express, I lost all my files and folders saved.  Is it possible to recover?  Thanks for any help.

  Two reasons the most common for what you describe is disruption of the compacting process, (never touch anything until it's finished), or bloated folders. More about that below.

  Why OE insists on compacting folders when I close it? :
  http://www.insideoe.com/FAQs/why.htm#compact
   
  Why mail disappears:
  http://www.insideoe.com/problems/bugs.htm#mailgone
   
  About file Corruption:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/IE/community/columns/filecorruption.mspx

  Recovery methods:

  If you use XP/SP2 or SP3, and are fully patched, then you should have a backup of your dbx files in the Recycle Bin (or possibly the message store), copied as bak files.

  To restore a folder bak on the message store folder, first find the location of the message store.

  Tools | Options | Maintenance | Store folder will reveal the location of your Outlook Express files. Note the location and navigate on it in Explorer Windows or, copy and paste in start | Run.

  In Windows XP, the .dbx files are by default marked as hidden. To view these files in the Solution Explorer, you must enable Show hidden files and folders under start | Control Panel | Folder options | View.

  Close OE and in Windows Explorer, click on the dbx to the file missing or empty file, then drag it to the desktop. It can be deleted later once you have successfully restored the bak file. Minimize the message store.

  Open OE and, if the folder is missing, create a folder with the * exact * same name as the bak file you want to restore but without the .bak. For example: If the file is Saved.bak, the new folder should be named saved. Open the new folder, and then close OE. If the folder is there, but just empty, continue to the next step.

  First of all, check if there is a bak file already in the message. If there is, and you have removed the dbx file, go ahead and rename it in dbx.

  If it is not already in the message, open the trash and do a right-click on the file bak for the folder in question and click on restore. Open the message store up and replace the .bak by .dbx file extension. Close the message store and open OE. Messages must be in the folder.

  If messages are restored successfully, you can go ahead and delete the old dbx file that you moved to the desktop.
   
  If you have not then bak copies of your dbx files in the Recycle Bin:

  DBXpress run in extract disc Mode is the best chance to recover messages:
  http://www.oehelp.com/DBXpress/default.aspx

  And see:
  http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#4

  A general warning to help avoid this in the future:

  Do not archive mail in default OE folders. They finally are damaged. Create your own folders defined by the user for mail storage and move your mail to them. Empty the deleted items folder regularly. Keep user created folders under 300 MB, and also empty as is possible to default folders.

  Disable analysis in your e-mail anti-virus program. It is a redundant layer of protection that devours the CPUs, slows down sending and receiving and causes a multitude of problems such as time-outs, account setting changes and has even been responsible for the loss of messages. Your up-to-date A / V program will continue to protect you sufficiently. For more information, see:
  http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#3

  And backup often.

  Outlook Express Quick Backup (OEQB Freeware)
  http://www.oehelp.com/OEBackup/default.aspx

• Outlook Express file delivery with mailto address:

  Sites with mailto: links do not pass through the address of the recipient to Outlook Express with Firefox 5. This problem has persisted for at least 4 months now, and a fix was promised months ago. I am running 5.0.1 on a PC with Windows XP. Outlook Express runs, but does not open the new message window and of course nothing is filled in.

  MSIMN.exe is Outlook Express.

  As far as I know Outlook Express has been replaced by Windows Live Mail even if use you it just like Outlook Express on your computer, not on a web page. But I had been on Windows 2000 and am now on Windows 7. You are on XP.

  When I looked at mailto: mine shows "Windows Live Mail (default)" and shows 'WinMail.exe' details chosen and Yahoo Mail and GMail. And the commentary to the dialog box for the selected-"this application is located in: C:\Program Files\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe".

  Most things seem to be found by dumb luck, even more luck is when what you find, it's something that you really want. Someone else will probably have the same problem a day - please mark the issue as resolved so that all those who are seeking answers to the same problem knows that there is a solution available. I doubt that I would have looked beyond the default selection. Do you want to show Outlook Express in the title bar, or you do not show Windows Live Mail (or something slightly different, that I do not remember what was between the two).

• Need to copy the files from old XP disc in Vista by Doc

  Have the old OS XP disc I need to get the MDC in Vista64.  Drive appears in my computer on Vista and XP security will not read copy the required files to the vista system.

  Hard drive XP started under Vista64 OS, need to copy files from old drive XP in Vista by Doc security on files XP stopped, how do I solve the problem__

  Appropriate files on the old hard drive:

  Check the permissions of the file or folder the file is saved in and appropriated:
        
  1. right click on the file or folder and then click Properties.
  2. click on the Security tab.
  3. under group or user names, click your name to see the permissions you have.

  To open a file, you must have the read permission. For more information about permissions, see what are permissions?

  http://tinyurl.com/2j9vgr

  To take ownership of a folder:

  1 right click on the folder you want to take control and then click Properties.
  2. click on the Security tab, click Advanced, and then click the owner tab.
  3. click on modify. Need administrator permission if you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  4. click on the name of the person you want to give to the property.
  5. If you want this person to be the owner of the files and subfolders in this folder, select the Replace owner of subcontainers and objects to check.
  6. click on OK

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!