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WLM Database clone on new machine initially works fine - then vanishes
Hi all - running WLM 2012 on my Windows 8 Netbook using 10 accounts - all perfect.
Needed a clone on my Windows 7 Desktop machine with exact Database Navigation and Folder Tree for same 10 accounts as a final message destination, setting my Netbook to "Leave messages on server" for mobile usage.
So Installed WLM 2012 on Desktop; fine. Copied cloned Database from Netbook over to AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail.
Worked immediately, like a charm, all folders and messages in exact same folder tree and accounts (passwords to input manually) one 100% OK. Hurray!
However after 4-5 shut down/start-ups of WLM the entire folder tree collapsed into a basic tree consisting of just basic INBOX/DRAFT/SENT/Unwanted Mail/Deleted for each account, showing no messages, although all cloned data was still resident on disc in its correct above location.
No way to retrieve nor show any messages... nor the intended navigational structure - vanished (although data was in its original location)
Uninstalled WLM, delete clone Database, did the whole operation over again and hey presto, everything back OK.
After 4-6 shutdowns/startups of WLM 2012 the navigation Folder Tree collapsed back into 10 basic 5-line account blocks, not showing any messages, although all of them still reside in AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail.
What is this? How can initially everything run fine as intended and then... vapourise?
Driving me mad as I did the exercise 6 times now.
Also any reboot makes the initially nicely working folder tree AND messages visually disappear.
Anyone a clue why initially everything works as intended -- and then deconstructs and disappears?
Driving me bonkers - as I need this structure, it is there and then after 5-6 uses vanishes...
Looking forward to your suggestions -
Sam / The Netherlands