Also see the part in red on that page with respect to the path. Make sure
its not doubled.
steve
" mac" <macknever@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> "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.
>
> --
> Regards Steve.
> MS-MVP : Mail.
> [DTS] UK.
>