"fabis777" <fabis777@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:F58C6986-8106-4429-9D83-F99667B049BC@xxxxxx
Quote:
> I'm trying to import outlook express files (.dbx) into windows mail by
> doing:
> (file, import, messages, microsoft outlook express 6, import mail from an
> OE6
> store directory, browse). but when i select the folder where all the .dbx
> messages are, i get a message "no items match your search" and a window
> pop
> up saying "no messages can be found in this folder or another application
> is
> running that has the required files open. please select another folder or
> try
> closing applications that may have files open." does anybody know what
> the
> problem is? thanks! fabiana
See the appropriate section on this site:
http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx
Particularly:
3. Go to Edit | Select all in Windows Explorer and select all the dbx files.
Then right click on the selection and choose Properties and ensure that the
read only attribute of the files is unchecked.
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Regards Steve.
MS-MVP : Mail.
[DTS] UK.