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461530 2006-06-08 04:50:00 I have W98SE with OE 6. I cant seem to be able to restore dbx email files. I have them saved on cd and imported them to a folder on the hdd. Folders have been unticked for read only.
When I try to import them I get the following error message "No messages can be found in this folder or another application is running that has the required files open"
I havent had anything open other than OE which is required to run the import wizard. I have unticked read only
What I have done is this select file, import messages, highlight oe6, click next, select import mail from oe6 store directory, click ok, browse to folder containing dbx files.
I thought I was doing the right thing by backing up to cd every month.
If I cant restore these dbx files all my emails to yr 2000 are toast.
Thanks for any help.

tedheath
tedheath (537)
461531 2006-06-08 06:28:00 Are the dbx files in a folder called Outlook Express?
If not try putting them in a folder called Outlook Express. I have had the same problem in the past and that seemed to fix it.
CYaBro (73)
461532 2006-06-08 06:40:00 read all about it here (www.insideoe.com)

and make sure *.dbx files aren't read only like on a CD-R (support.microsoft.com)
gibler (49)
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