PC Win: Import, Export Folder Command Missing In File Menu (154715)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Mail for Windows 3.2
  • Microsoft Mail for Windows 3.5
This article was previously published under Q154715

SYMPTOMS

When importing or exporting an MMF (Mail Message File) folder in the Mail client, the Export Folder and/or Import Folder options are missing from the File Menu.

The File Menu will contain only the following options: Open, Move, Copy, Delete, Save As, Save Attachment, Message Finder, New Folder, Folder Properties, Print, Print Setup, Exit, and Exit and Sign Out.

CAUSE

The Import and/or Export Folder MAPI command is missing from the [Custom Command] section of the MsMail.INI.

RESOLUTION

The [Custom Command] section of the MsMail.INI should appear as follows to allow the import and export of MMF folders. Add the following:

[Custom Commands]
IMEX=3.0;File;;10
EXF=3.0;File;&Export Folder...;11;IMPEXP.DLL;0;;Exports folders to a backup file;MSMAIL.HLP;2860
IMF=3.0;File;&Import Folder...;12;IMPEXP.DLL;1;;Imports folders from a backup file;MSMAIL.HLP;2861

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/23/2003
Keywords:KB154715
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