Import from Outlook Express does not work correctly

[Hans Näslund]

Hello,

I recently migrated from Outlook Express to Outlook (after briefly
testing Windows Live Mail, which I don't like). But I have a problem:

When importing my mail messages from OE, the import feature does not
import a large number of messages which are stored in a folder cvalled
Lists, which contains all the email lists which I subscribe to (all
other folder are imported correctly).

I don't really understanjd why these folders with their contect are
not imported - but instead I have tried to drag-and-drop the *.eml
files from OE into Outlook. But when I do so, I get the error message
"The objects cannot be copied". And then this message shows up: "The
command line argument is not valid. Verify the switch you are using."

I have previously managed to import eml files by simply
drag-and-dropping them into Outölook. Why does it not work now? And
how do I verify the switch I am using??

Please help!

Hans

[Roady [MVP]]

Don't use the Import feature of Outlook but use the Export feature of
Outlook Express instead.
--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
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http://www.msoutlook.info/
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Post by Hans Näslund
Hello,
I recently migrated from Outlook Express to Outlook (after briefly
When importing my mail messages from OE, the import feature does not
import a large number of messages which are stored in a folder cvalled
Lists, which contains all the email lists which I subscribe to (all
other folder are imported correctly).
I don't really understanjd why these folders with their contect are
not imported - but instead I have tried to drag-and-drop the *.eml
files from OE into Outlook. But when I do so, I get the error message
"The objects cannot be copied". And then this message shows up: "The
command line argument is not valid. Verify the switch you are using."
I have previously managed to import eml files by simply
drag-and-dropping them into Outölook. Why does it not work now? And
how do I verify the switch I am using??
Please help!
Hans

[Hans]

On Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:12:52 +0100, "Roady [MVP]"

Post by Roady [MVP]
Don't use the Import feature of Outlook but use the Export feature of
Outlook Express instead.

Thank you - that did it!!

Hans

[Roady [MVP]]

You're welcome! :-)
--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

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Post by Hans
On Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:12:52 +0100, "Roady [MVP]"

Post by Roady [MVP]
Don't use the Import feature of Outlook but use the Export feature of
Outlook Express instead.

Thank you - that did it!!
Hans

[stb654]

Hi, sorry but i have the same problem. One slight issue... there is no
Outlook Express on Windows 7! So how can i export to Office Outlook? :-S

Also, when i try to import from Outlook, it says it is doing so; nothing
happens, nothing is imported.

Thanks

Post by Roady [MVP]
You're welcome! :-)
--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more
http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers
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Post by Hans
On Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:12:52 +0100, "Roady [MVP]"

Post by Roady [MVP]
Don't use the Import feature of Outlook but use the Export feature of
Outlook Express instead.

Thank you - that did it!!
Hans

.

[Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]]

Post by stb654
Hi, sorry but i have the same problem. One slight issue... there is no
Outlook Express on Windows 7! So how can i export to Office Outlook? :-S

Two choices: One, install Outlook on the system that does have OE and export
there. Two, install WIndows Live Mail on Windows 7, import the OE data into
Windows Live Mail, then export to Outlook from there.

Post by stb654
Also, when i try to import from Outlook, it says it is doing so; nothing
happens, nothing is imported.

Describe the exact steps you're using. In what format is the data you're
trying to import?