I don't know what program you're using,but there's probably an "export to" option under the file menu or settings. Then see if there's an option for what you want.

Sincerely,
Jacob Smith

> On Dec 19, 2013, at 8:07 PM, Laurie Hand <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Thanks so much to anybody who can help me.  I just bought a Gateway
> computer running Windows 8.1 and I want to copy my saved emails and various
> files from several older computers to the new one.  The older computers are
> running Windows Vista and Windows XP.
> 
> I tried "easy transfer", but the new computer won't accept the transfer
> from the Vista.  I haven't tried anything with the XP yet.
> 
> I can copy all the files and folders well enough without easy transfer,
> though it will be tedious.  But I don't know how to get my saved emails
> moved over.  Some are from 2006, perhaps some even earlier, currently on
> Outlook Express.  I don't think I will like the Windows Mail program, so
> I'm planning on trying Thunderbird for my email on the new computer.
> 
> I have a zip drive which works on all these computers, so I'm hoping to use
> that.  I can do CDs as well, if that would be better.  I also have an
> external hard drive which I think is pretty full with backup files, but if
> that is necessary, I could use that.
> 
> All suggestions are appreciated.
> 
> Laurie
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