Original Title: Outlook Express..Export messages Outlook Express...export messageshave clicked on TOOLS...OPTIONS...CONNECTIONS...CHANGE...PROGRAMS... and selected Email other than Outlook Express.closed Outlook Express (per instructions)...restarted Outlook Express and tried to export messages and still receive error message "The export could not be performed. An error occured while inialzing MAPI."I have copied the *.dbx files to thumbdrive and copied them to new computer.Any way for Outlook to read the *dbx files?Trying to export emails so I can import them into new computer with Outlook (windows office).need HELP!!Thanks! George Drace Email removed for privacy

Hi George Drace, Here's an article that gives detailed instructions to fix this issue. MAPI error messages when you import or export messages in Outlook Express Regards,Divya R – Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.