mapi

[hdrawoh]

Hello

I cannot either export or import my Outlook Express .dbx files. When I try to export I recieve the error message 'failed to intilialize MAPI'. When I try to import I am told that Outlook Express could not find any messages in the folder. I have tried putting the message I want to import in its own folder. That's all the clues I really have.

Thanx in advance.

novice

[Smitty]

Hi hdrawoh,

Maybe these links will help..
<a target="_blank" href=http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q179/6/37.asp>OLEXP: MAPI Error Messages When You Import or Export Messages</a>

or a whole error page resource on MAPI errors

<a target="_blank" href=http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/errmapi.htm>http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/errmapi.htm</a>

GL

Smitty

[hdrawoh]

Thanks for the links Smitty. Nothing seems to apply though. I use Windows Me and upgraded to IE 6. Outlook 6 tags along. But I was wondering. After some fooling around I am going to assume that Outlook won't recognize files that it hasn't exported (or is this wrong?). It doesn't seem right. I have recent messages but need some past ones and simply saved the dbx files when they got too big. Now Outlook will not read any of those files. Are those old files forever out of touch? If this is true it becomes important that I fix my 'failure to intiliaze MAPI' when trying to export. Since I'm having no other problems I take it this must be an Outlook express difficulty. I have reinstalled my Windows a couple of times before and don't recall any problems then with my copied files.

What do you think?

novice

[Smitty]

hdrawoh,

From <a target="_blank" href=http://www.winguides.com/external.php?url=http://www.tomsterdam.com/insideOE5/faqs/>Winguides(Outlook Express)</a>

First make sure the *.dbx files you wish to import are not stored in the current OE store root folder. Also check that the *.dbx files are not marked as read-only. In OE, click File| Import| Messages, select OE5 from the list, then choose either From Identity (for importing from another Identity on the same machine) or From Store root directory. You will then have the option to import all mail folders or only those you select. (see also Backup and Restore)

If your backup files did not include "Folders.dbx", this method of importing will not work as OE will not "see" the *.dbx files without Folders.dbx. To work around this, click File| Identities| Add New Identity. Switch to the new Identity when prompted, but cancel the new account wizard that starts automatically. Click Tools| Options| Maintenance| Store Folder to determine the location of this Identity's store. Close OE and open the store folder in Windows Explorer. Copy your old *.dbx files into this store folder, then delete the file "Folders.dbx". Open OE and it will create a new Folders.dbx that includes the old *.dbx files. Click File| Switch Identities and return to your original Identity. Click File| Import| Messages| OE5| Identity and select the new Identity. After the import is complete, you can delete the new Identity, and then manually delete its store folder.

Check this site out and see if it helps..I don't use Outlook or IE6.0 but the functionality cannot be that different from counteparts, IE5.5/Outlook Express..



Smitty

[hdrawoh]

Well thanks a heap Smitty. Worked like a charm. I had tried that new identity myself so I had it all setup but of course I never knew to delete the folders.dbx file first. Thanks again. I suppose it doesn't matter now if my MAPI won't initialize but if you happen to have any thoughts on it I'd be happy to hear them too.

novice

[Smitty]

hdrawoh

Saw this on WEB somewhere..See if it helps..
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To set up Microsoft Outlook as your default mail handler:
Open Internet Explorer, and choose Internet Options from the Tools menu.
Click the Programs tab, and choose Outlook Express from the E-mail drop-down list. Click OK.
This may eliminate error message.
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Regards

Smitty