Jim Pickering wrote:
"Vaughn" wrote in message
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Tried renaming the file to test, but it still did not work as, as said
the whole OE window is non active when initiated from start. because
of this I cannot use file, so cannot import the messages.

Sorry I must have not fully explained myself when typing, or I have
missed something you have asked I try.

many thanks again Vaughn


Hope you are aware that you cannot rename the files in the message
store, nor can you rename the folder if Outlook Express is open. You
must close Outlook Express first, then search for the DBX files and
rename the folder containing the DBX files- not the DBX files
themselves. Then try Frank's proposed solution: open Outlook Express,
click File/Import/Messages, selecting from a message store and point to
the renamed folder that you renamed.


I cannot use File/Import/Messages, as when the application opens it
opens in an inactive state, NOTHING works, not even the Windows Tool bar
for minimising, and closing the said window.

this even happens after trying the given steps.

I'd do a full un-install, and then reinstall if I new how, but I do not,
any ideas please let me know.

Thanks again Vaughn