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How do you move messages from Communicator to Outlook Express?

Mar 1, 2004 7:09AM PST

I just got a new computer and decided to use Outlook Express for my email messages. However, I realized that I had several messages on my old computer, on which I was using Netscape Communicator, which I'd like to move to my new computer.
Is there a way to move the messages in my Netscape Communicator Inbox to my Outlook Express Inbox?

Thanks.

Mickey

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You can't, nor should you
Mar 1, 2004 8:07AM PST

There's no direct way of doing what you want. Each one uses a different method of storing messages, and Microsoft doesn't exactly make it possible (legally) for others to use their mailbox format for those sorts of things.

That being said, give some serious reconsideration to the idea of using Outlook Express. It's a spyware and virus/worm writer's wet dream for an email client. All versions of Outlook before 2003 also qualify, and IMO the jury's still out on Outlook 2003. I've been playing with it the past few days, and it seems that after about 4-5 versions MS is finally starting to get some basic ideas of security through their heads.

Consider Mozilla or the email cousin Thunderbird. No risk of contracting worms targeted at Outlook Express users, lessened spam risks, etc. There's also Eudora and The Bat, and Incredimail if you like being treated like a toddler and are impressed with bright colors and animations reminiciant of a children's picture book. Any of them would probably be better than Outlook Express.

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Re:How do you move messages from Communicator to Outlook Express?
Mar 1, 2004 11:24AM PST

Did you try to use an "import" function?

In Outlook Express, click on "File" then move the cursor to "Import". From there you can select "Messages". The "Netscape Communicator" option should be locate one before the last item.

Regards,