Outlook Express 6 Export An Error Occurred While Initializing Mapi
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26, 2005 Messages: 3 Likes Received: 0 Hi everyone, and thanks for reading my post. I'm just trying to build a new system, but dbx to pst converter need to export my e-mail before I take down this current system. I just used the "export" feature in Outlook Express, chose "messages" and instead of working the application gives me an error message in a tiny window that says "an http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_programs/the-export-could-not-be-performed-an-error/d351a761-84df-4f0d-b605-0650e3c0a775 error occurred while initializing MAPI"..... Anyone know how to slap the MAPI back in line? lol I REALLY need my e-mails to go over to my next computer, as alot of the e-mails are business related. Thanks in advance for any and all help, I appreciate your time in trying to help me. Sincerely, byGrace #1 SavedbyGrace, May 26, 2005 catrats Senior member Joined: Aug 30, 2001 Messages: 299 Likes Received: 0 OLEXP: MAPI Error Messages When You Import or Export https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/cant-export-e-mail-from-outlook-express.1608165/ Messages #2 catrats, May 27, 2005 SavedbyGrace Junior Member Joined: May 26, 2005 Messages: 3 Likes Received: 0 Man you rock catrats.... I'll try that now. Thanks sincerely, byGrace #3 SavedbyGrace, May 27, 2005 SavedbyGrace Junior Member Joined: May 26, 2005 Messages: 3 Likes Received: 0 didn't work... my "make default" button is greyed out, so I can't "check/uncheck" that feature at all..? Any other ideas? And thanks again for the help...this is important for me. Sincerely, byGrace #4 SavedbyGrace, May 27, 2005 catrats Senior member Joined: Aug 30, 2001 Messages: 299 Likes Received: 0 It sounds like you're using Outlook Express 6 and it is already set to be the default program to handle the mail. In this case, follow these directions as a substitute for the "Change your MAPI Settings" directions in the article. - Go to the Internet Options control panel and select the Programs tab - Select any program other than Outlook Express from the dropdown menu for E-mail - Click OK You may have to restart your machine first but see if you can now export your messages. #5 catrats, May 28, 2005 catrats Senior member Joined: Aug 30, 2001 Messages: 299 Likes Received: 0 Ok, scratch that previous reply. It seems exporting e-mail messages from Outlook Express is only used when you're trying to import them into Outlook and then, only when you have Outlook installed at the same time. For what you'r
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this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Results 1 to 7 of 7 Thread: MAPI error on OE6 exporting messages. Tweet Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Search Thread Advanced Search Display Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode January 4th, 2003,05:12 PM #1 kesmax57 View Profile View Forum Posts Virtual Med Student Join Date Jan 2003 Location Indiana Posts 6 MAPI error on OE6 exporting messages. I am unable to export messages and / or local folders in Outlook Express 6 from one account user to another on the same desktop. I was successful exporting and importing the address book but not with the messages. Several technicians have been unable to help resolve this issue. any suggestions? Reply With Quote January 4th, 2003,05:23 PM #2 jman1980 View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage Virtual PC Surgeon! Join Date Oct 2001 Location pittsboro, in usa Posts 1,481 take a look here under O for outlook express http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm Reply With Quote January 4th, 2003,08:54 PM #3 kesmax57 View Profile View Forum Posts Virtual Med Student Join Date Jan 2003 Location Indiana Posts 6 I followed all instruction for topic "How to share OE (Mail/News/ Address book) between users using Start, Run, REGEDIT. Still no success exporting existing saved mail or folders from one user to another. Reply With Quote January 4th, 2003,10:00 PM #4 jman1980 View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage Virtual PC Surgeon! Join Date Oct 2001 Location pittsboro, in usa Posts 1,481 http://email.about.com/cs/oepluginre...ss_archive.htm http://www.ezquestionnaire.com/support/import.asp http://howto.lycos.com/lycos/step/1,...+30059,00.html Reply With Quote January 5th, 2003,07:37 AM #5 kesmax57 View Profile View Forum Posts Virtual Med Student Join Date Jan 2003 Location Indiana Posts 6 The first link offers auto archiving which I don't really need. The Lycos link only of