Importing files from Outlook Express to Windows Live Mail

I have tried to import select DBX folders from my old XP PRO computer into Windows Live Mail with NO success at all.

I have followed all the basic steps by copying the DBX folders on to a thumb drive and attempting to bring them into Windows LIve Mail via the import section on the file menu.

The message I get is this:

"No messages can be found in this folder or another application is running that has the required files open.  Please select another folder or try closing applications that have files open".

I look at the file's properties and show it contains information (bytes).  I try to bring in individual DBX files to no avail.

Considering the above message, I have tried to close everything that is related to this import, still to no avail.

I have also spoken to a friend that has attempted to transfer files from OE to Live Mail and he told me that it never worked either.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

The one thing I haven't done is try compacting folders in OE but that comes next.