Vista - Exporting from Outlook Exp. to Windows Mail - folder organization

I'm trying to export my OE address (XP) book to Windows mail (Vista). I can
get the entire addy book (WAB file) to the new computer but all my
organizational folders are gone and it's one huge mess. I've tried dragging
the contacts into groups/folders I set up separately on WM but they copy
rather than moving. Of course when I try to delete the extra, both contacts
are deleted. Is there any way to get my OE address book to WM and still have
everything organized or am I just stuck trying to reorganize all those
contacts once I get them to WM?

I'm sure this is an elementary problem but I'm new to Vista and
exporting/importing so please be kind :0) I tried searching the message
board but came up with little helpful information.

Thanks for your help.

I have the same problem. Help! I'm desparate

"Serenity123" wrote:

> I'm trying to export my OE address (XP) book to Windows mail (Vista). I can
> get the entire addy book (WAB file) to the new computer but all my
> organizational folders are gone and it's one huge mess. I've tried dragging
> the contacts into groups/folders I set up separately on WM but they copy
> rather than moving. Of course when I try to delete the extra, both contacts
> are deleted. Is there any way to get my OE address book to WM and still have
> everything organized or am I just stuck trying to reorganize all those
> contacts once I get them to WM?
>
> I'm sure this is an elementary problem but I'm new to Vista and
> exporting/importing so please be kind :0) I tried searching the message
> board but came up with little helpful information.
>
> Thanks for your help.

Step by step instruction on how to migrate OE to Windows Mail at the
link below:

http://www.vista4beginners.com/Migra...o-Windows-Mail

I hope this helps

cheers

That link does not work for me. Can you please confirm that it is correct?
Heaps of people have been asking this question but as far as I can see nobody
has given a usable answer yet. I want to know the answer too!

"beetz12@gmail.com" wrote:

> Step by step instruction on how to migrate OE to Windows Mail at the
> link below:
>
> http://www.vista4beginners.com/Migra...o-Windows-Mail
>
> I hope this helps
>
> cheers
>
>
>
>

Link does not work for me either...tried going to the vista4beginners home link, that is dead too (name of site is correct, it shows up on google).

Another twist to the problem - I was able to import all my OE messages and folders into Windows Mail, get them organized, etc. last night. Then this morning I power up and open Windows Mail to find they are all GONE. Every single thing I imported has just disappeared.

I work from home, and so much of my business involves email, so we're talking a couple thousand messages here. I don't mind doing the import again, but am wondering if by using the "old" instructions for importing/exporting OE mail (XP instructions), I'm missing some kind of step that "locks" them into Windows Mail permanently.

Help!

Tracy

I found another link that takes you to the same page (I think):

Windows Vista Magazine | Migrate from Outlook Express to Windows Mail

Edited: Nope this is a dead link too. Alistair, do you happen to have a hard copy of the tutorial?

Tracy

Hi Tracy, you got further than most of us! Can you please share how you
managed to import all your OE messages and folders into Windows Mail?

Regarding there subsequent disappearance, is it possible that they are in
another user profile or folder?

regs

Alistair

"TracyB" wrote:

>
> Link does not work for me either...tried going to the vista4beginners
> home link, that is dead too (name of site is correct, it shows up on
> google).
>
> Another twist to the problem - I was able to import all my OE messages
> and folders into Windows Mail, get them organized, etc. last night.
> Then this morning I power up and open Windows Mail to find they are all
> GONE. Every single thing I imported has just disappeared.
>
> I work from home, and so much of my business involves email, so we're
> talking a couple thousand messages here. I don't mind doing the import
> again, but am wondering if by using the "old" instructions for
> importing/exporting OE mail (XP instructions), I'm missing some kind of
> step that "locks" them into Windows Mail permanently.
>
> Help!
>
> Tracy
>
>
> --
> TracyB
>

The link sort of works if you take out the "www" part, e.g.,
http://vista4beginners.com/
But the site seems to be having some problems.

Gary VanderMolen


"Alistair" <Alistair@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8A046A31-D9F4-48D0-BB1D-11B09AAE9B85@microsoft.com...
> That link does not work for me. Can you please confirm that it is correct?
> Heaps of people have been asking this question but as far as I can see nobody
> has given a usable answer yet. I want to know the answer too!
>
> "beetz12@gmail.com" wrote:
>
>> Step by step instruction on how to migrate OE to Windows Mail at the
>> link below:
>>
>> http://www.vista4beginners.com/Migra...o-Windows-Mail
>>
>> I hope this helps
>>
>> cheers

I can't even get Windows Mail to allow me to send messages, only receive. I
have checked with my provider comcast & the sending address is correct. They
say it is a microsoft problem, and I can't get any one to help. Any ideas
would be appreciated.
--
Ken V.


"Alistair" wrote:

> Hi Tracy, you got further than most of us! Can you please share how you
> managed to import all your OE messages and folders into Windows Mail?
>
> Regarding there subsequent disappearance, is it possible that they are in
> another user profile or folder?
>
> regs
>
> Alistair
>
> "TracyB" wrote:
>
> >
> > Link does not work for me either...tried going to the vista4beginners
> > home link, that is dead too (name of site is correct, it shows up on
> > google).
> >
> > Another twist to the problem - I was able to import all my OE messages
> > and folders into Windows Mail, get them organized, etc. last night.
> > Then this morning I power up and open Windows Mail to find they are all
> > GONE. Every single thing I imported has just disappeared.
> >
> > I work from home, and so much of my business involves email, so we're
> > talking a couple thousand messages here. I don't mind doing the import
> > again, but am wondering if by using the "old" instructions for
> > importing/exporting OE mail (XP instructions), I'm missing some kind of
> > step that "locks" them into Windows Mail permanently.
> >
> > Help!
> >
> > Tracy
> >
> >
> > --
> > TracyB
> >

Is a stuck mail in your outbox preventing you from sending? If so go to:

http://www.oehelp.com/WMUtil/Default.aspx

Be sure to read and follow the instructions -- especially the ones in the RED
outlined box.

--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Ken V." <KenV@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FBD208BA-80D3-4D1F-8EA8-211BA5B78D6A@microsoft.com...
>I can't even get Windows Mail to allow me to send messages, only receive. I
> have checked with my provider comcast & the sending address is correct. They
> say it is a microsoft problem, and I can't get any one to help. Any ideas
> would be appreciated.
> --
> Ken V.
>
>
> "Alistair" wrote:
>
>> Hi Tracy, you got further than most of us! Can you please share how you
>> managed to import all your OE messages and folders into Windows Mail?
>>
>> Regarding there subsequent disappearance, is it possible that they are in
>> another user profile or folder?
>>
>> regs
>>
>> Alistair
>>
>> "TracyB" wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > Link does not work for me either...tried going to the vista4beginners
>> > home link, that is dead too (name of site is correct, it shows up on
>> > google).
>> >
>> > Another twist to the problem - I was able to import all my OE messages
>> > and folders into Windows Mail, get them organized, etc. last night.
>> > Then this morning I power up and open Windows Mail to find they are all
>> > GONE. Every single thing I imported has just disappeared.
>> >
>> > I work from home, and so much of my business involves email, so we're
>> > talking a couple thousand messages here. I don't mind doing the import
>> > again, but am wondering if by using the "old" instructions for
>> > importing/exporting OE mail (XP instructions), I'm missing some kind of
>> > step that "locks" them into Windows Mail permanently.
>> >
>> > Help!
>> >
>> > Tracy
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > TracyB
>> >