Posts by Donna Martin86

Keith Bennett38 said:Hm, looks like Microsoft really messed this one up. Found a fix on a forum, though. Apparently, there’s a little arrow—like a tiny triangle—next to the Imported Folders under storage Folders. You have to click that to actually see the imported messages.

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Re: Can't import messages into Outlook

Sorry if this seems obvious and you've already done it, but you said

"and it's creating Imported Folders under storage Folders"

well if you click on the imported folders it will say "There are no items in this view" but there should be an arrow beside the "Imported Folder" icon, click on the arrow, it should expand and show another folder, probably with your email on it, click the arrow beside that one too and your messages should be in there.

Sorry if you've already tried this I know it seems a bit obvious. In my opinion its a stupid design because you could click on the folder and think you didn't import the messages, when really you just have to click on the arrow beside the folder.

Tried everything. Nothing worked. Eventually, I just wiped everything and re-imported, and it worked fine that time. Honestly, I think I did the exact same thing as the first time, but whatever. The point is, it's done, and I still can't believe it. Thanks again to both of you for the help.😉

One more thing—I’ve got Imported Folders under storage Folders 1 and 2 showing up now, but they're completely empty. Nothing will open.😕

Keith Bennett38 Asks:
I honestly don't see how you managed to make this so complicated. Just follow the instructions from the link driftingnomad68 provided. Locate the file in the directory where Outlook Express stores all your emails and copy it onto a USB drive. From there, it’s easiest to just move that file from the USB over to the desktop or your Documents folder on the new PC, then run the import process in Windows Live Mail exactly like it says.
I've run through this process a few times now. For the most part, everything works without much of a headache. Hopefully, you'll have better luck than I did. 🙂

I copied everything onto a USB drive and moved it over to my documents on the new PC. Then, I ran an import into Windows Live Mail—first by toggling off the read-only setting—and it pulled all the messages from the inbox and sent items. It’s processing them one by one, pretty fast, actually. The problem is, now that it's done, I have no clue where they actually ended up. Does anyone know where those imported folders under storage Folders show up, assuming they even exist?

Keith Bennett38 said:1. driftingnomad68 replied... 🙂
2. driftingnomad68 replied 🙂 Just a quick thought: first, get rid of that trial antivirus you're running and just install Microsoft Security Essentials. It's a solid Microsoft antivirus. I've been using it since day one and haven't had a single issue—plus, it's free. 🙂
3. My email client is always running in the background, set to check for new messages every five minutes, so that little envelope icon pops up by the clock whenever something arrives. (I use Outlook). 🙂

2. Uninstalled the old one and put on the one you suggested. Done and dusted. If it works for you and everyone else, it’s a godsend for me!
3. I set up that notification too.

As for the whole Outlook situation, I managed to make things unnecessarily complicated around 3 PM. I tried running it via USB eventually, but the program can't seem to read anything, or whatever the issue is. I'll give it another shot today. I moved everything that didn't need moving, except for Outlook itself.

Richard Cook2 said:Look, I’m not trying to lecture you—I don't really have the standing to do that while I'm buried in my studies😁 But theoretically, you could definitely eat a solid breakfast before heading to work. You can just prep food at home and pack it in a container for lunch. You could even make your own protein bars. Then, once you're back home, just make an effort to eat something high-quality. It really just comes down to how much effort you're willing to put in. For instance, when I have classes from 8 to 4, I just bring pre-prepped chicken, rice, and salad in a Tupperware. I know it sounds like a hassle, but it's actually easier to manage when your goal is losing weight rather than bulking up (in terms of portion sizes and frequency).

As for help with the weight loss—L-carnitine might help, provided you're actually working out.😁

If it's too hot to carry around chicken: eat breakfast at home around 6 AM. For your second meal, grab some chicken breast deli meat, whole grain bread, and some veggies to eat around 10 AM. Then, at 1 PM, you can throw 70g of oats, a scoop of whey, a banana, and some sweetener into a plastic container. When you get to the job site, just add water and enjoy. I don't work construction, but I spend enough time driving around to know how those guys operate. It works perfectly fine, and organizing the whole day takes maybe 10 minutes.👍

Keith Bennett38 said:1. replying to driftingnomad68... 🙂
2. replying to driftingnomad68 🙂 I'd just suggest this: first, uninstall that trial antivirus you've got running, then go ahead and install Microsoft Security Essentials. It's a solid Microsoft antivirus. I've used it since day one and never had a single issue—plus, it's free. 🙂
3. My email client is always running in the background, set to check for new messages every five minutes, so that little envelope icon pops up in the taskbar by the clock whenever something arrives. (I use Outlook for my emails). 🙂

I tried following what he suggested, but I got a bit lost somewhere and couldn't quite make it work.
The antivirus tip is great, though. Exactly what I need, especially since it's free. I'll definitely get around to doing that.
I used to see that notification for incoming mail in Outlook too, but does it actually show up like that in Windows Live Mail?

Keith Bennett38 said:From what I can see, you didn't exactly digest my last post. All I said was that when you buy a computer with Windows pre-installed, it usually comes bundled with a 60-day trial of Microsoft Office.
You paid for Windows, so it's yours and it's legal. But if you found a pre-installed version of Office (usually just an icon sitting there on your desktop), that’s just a 60-day trial! 🙂

However, following Cilin's advice, you can always just download the free LibreOffice instead. 🙂

PS: Glad you managed to sort everything out on your own. 😉

I think I followed most of it (mostly?). My previous post was probably a bit rambling. I didn't actually have Office before, but I got it now, so we're good there.

1. Now there's an issue with my email. I've been using Outlook Express on my old PC, but on this new one, I set up Windows Live Mail. I get my emails as soon as I log in, just like on the old machine—everything is synced up perfectly. The question is, how do I move my old emails from Outlook Express over to the new Windows Live Mail?
2. Also, this trial antivirus expires in about 20 days. What's the play here? Should I grab something like Avast? If I download it now, will they clash, or should I just wait until this one runs out?
3. How do I see the notification on the taskbar when a new email arrives?

Thanks!

Joshua Garcia3 said:Just grab the free LibreOffice and call it a day. 🙂

I ended up getting Microsoft Office 2007.

Keith Bennett38 said:Everything is already installed on your laptop. If you check the sticker on the bottom, it should tell you which version of Windows 7 you're running. I’d bet it’s one of the more budget-friendly editions. 🙂
The CD is really just there for when Windows completely craps out; it lets you run a Recovery so you can reset the laptop back to its factory default state.
Moving data is easiest via a USB drive. Emails might be a bit trickier depending on what software you use. Outlook Express doesn't exist in Windows 7 anymore; the replacement is Windows Live Mail, which you can grab for free online. If you happen to be using Microsoft Outlook as part of an Office suite, it's simpler—just export the Outlook.pst file from the old machine and import it onto the new one.
I'm assuming your new laptop came with a pre-installed version of Office Home and Student, likely a 60-day trial. Once those two months are up, it stops working and asks you to register or buy it.🙂

😉

1. We'll deal with moving emails and files later (hopefully).
2. I had WLM right there in the package, so I didn't need to download anything. I highly doubt that's something I'll have to pay for later. I was under the impression that if I bought a laptop with Windows 7 Ultimate pre-installed, I just install it and I'm done—paid once and good to go forever. Tell me I'm right.

3.

Keith Bennett38 said:If you have even a basic grasp of English—which I assume they'll be using—you can handle it yourself. They might ask you to set up the keyboard layout (US), pick a time zone (Washington, D.C.), and create a username and an optional password that you'll have to type in every single time you boot up Windows.

There’s no deep philosophy to it. 🙂

I’ve managed to get some things done.
1. I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium. Honestly, it’s probably overkill for my needs. The installation went fine, so that's a win. You did throw me for a loop, though, mentioning a 60-day trial when they're already prompting me to buy it (wasn't this included when I bought the laptop?). I also set a password, just to feel fancy—though I'll probably delete that later.
2. I downloaded Google Chrome (that's the right way to say it, right?).
3. Using some tips from CNN, I got my email working in WLM on the laptop. I pulled the address from my old Microsoft Outlook and even synced it so both my old desktop and this laptop receive the same messages. The server keeps them for seven days, so once I fire up the laptop and WLM, everything syncs right up.
4. As far as I can tell, I'm doing okay so far. The only thing missing is the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.). How do I go about getting that? Is there any way to find an old free version somewhere?
5. I'm sure I've missed something. What am I forgetting? Any suggestions on what else I should set up? 😕

Keith Bennett38 said:If you have even a basic grasp of English (which I assume they'll be using), you can handle it yourself. At most, it might ask you to set up your keyboard layout (US), your time zone (Washington, D.C.), and prompt you for a username and an optional password—though if you pick one, you'll be typing it every single time you boot up Windows.

There’s no deep philosophy to it. 🙂

First off, regarding Laki: "My daughter is my everything; plenty have asked for her, but I haven't given her up!"

Now, about the computer: alright, I'll give it a shot and let you know how it goes. I see there's a CD included, but the label claims everything is already pre-installed on the laptop (so why bother with the disc, and which version of Windows 7 am I actually running—the cheaper OEM Windows kind made specifically for this machine?). Tell me, what about my old computer and all my data? How do I move everything over to the laptop? Does this new one come with all the software I had on my old setup? I'm not exactly a tech enthusiast, but this old machine has been a total workhorse. It holds a few photos, a lot of documents, and a mountain of emails. So, I just toss it all onto a thumb drive, plug it into the new laptop, and call it a day? I'm honestly tired of begging people to fix this thing or reinstall everything while feeling like a complete idiot because I don't know anything. I need to brush up on this. My English is just good enough to get by for this, I suppose.🙂

I picked up a Dell 5030 with Windows 7 pre-installed. I couldn't make it over there yesterday, and honestly, today isn't looking any better—work, a game, you name it—plus, I’m a total amateur when it comes to this stuff. Question: since it comes with everything pre-installed, can I just handle the setup myself, or should I be calling in a pro? I have no clue what I'm doing, even after glancing at the manual. I'd rather not start poking around and end up staring blankly at a screen for three hours. Thanks in advance for the help!