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The Lone Programmer
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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 11:46
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Hi,
I backed up my emails because I was going to format my computer.
All went smoothly and my computer formatted nicely.

Problem now is that Outlook Express wont let me import my old emails. I have imported emails before but it wont work now. I get an error when I choose the directory which contains the .dbx files i want to add.

I have asked around and this seems to be a common problem that people have. If everyone who has gone through this would leave some advice it would be extremely appreciated.

Thanks,
Nicolas R.

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OSX Using Happy Dude
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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 12:16
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Does it complain about a file being in use ?

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The Lone Programmer
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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 12:36
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Yes it does complain about a file being in use. I don't see how it could be because its not. It also does not specify which one.


Get back to me please.

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Nicolas R.

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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 12:44 Edited at: 30th Dec 2004 12:46
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Its a problem I had before and I cant remember how it got sorted...

I think a new profile may have been needed to import too.

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The Lone Programmer
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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 12:48
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Well if it comes to mind on how you solved it please come and post it. I would greatly appreciate it. Not very good when you got important emails that you cant view. But again if it crosses your mind please post it.


If anyone else knows anything please let me know.

Thanks,
Nicolas R.

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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 12:53
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will do...

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Oraculaca
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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 22:27 Edited at: 30th Dec 2004 22:29
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Hi,
you could try this ,it is a freeware .dbx viewer, not tried it but it should work. It is called OEreader

http://www.mitec.cz/

edit: actually its just a trial , might still be some use though
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Benjamin
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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 22:34
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Punch it

Hey TCA, nice name, I just noticed it

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Yes, good innit ?

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Dodo
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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 22:49
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yup.

Part of solving the problem is actually noticing that the problem is there in the first place

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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 22:51 Edited at: 30th Dec 2004 22:52
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Still cant remember exactly what I did - I think it was creating a new profile, switching to that profile and then importing in the e-mails. It was over a year ago

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IanG
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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 23:15
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why do you use outlook express anyway - go thunderbird

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Its the same reason as climbing mountains : Because its there...

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IanG
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yes but why clim the mountains when you can have a helicopter ride to the top->thunderbird

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Because the helicopter can be infested with Tribbles (bugs), forcing a rather perilous fall...

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IanG
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Posted: 30th Dec 2004 23:33
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where as the other is made by ms->known to have more bugs in it than a dodgy holiday camp, and has so many security holes it has become holer than god

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