Two further thoughts here: -not sure about the delete and then having Mail create new ones automagically...it works in Entourage (I've done it) but no experience with mail in this regard.
-Out of curiousity, have you checked the UID (user ID) for the accounts you have to see if they are the same using Netinfo manager or elsewhere....Most first default user accounts created have the same UID of 501 so you can migrate items across but you may have a new (and different UID) on the new install and this is causing the permissions problem....as it would be a security issue...I am unsure if you can change the UID for a user but someone smarter may know... Hope you get Mail sorted one way or another... Richard -- On 25/1/06 18:24, "Roger Houghton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, 24 Jan 2006 23:48:20 +0000, Andrew Rodger wrote: >> Thanks for your response. I have a feeling the problem is a rather >> critically corrupt application which was really badly upset by the >> Import mess up. I can't seem to get around it by mending permissions >> so I am inclined to stop messing around and go for the jugular and >> start from scratch though I am not sure whether I can just ditch the >> Mail folder in the library and expect the application to generate a >> new one on re-launch. I rather sense that if I do this it may well >> resolve the problem. What do you think? > > The easiest way to do a clean install is to use Tiger's Migration > Assistant to import everything from an external Firewire drive or > attached computer in Firewire mode. I've found it works almost > flawlessly and it will preserve all your account info, filters, etc.. > > For just Mail I'd delete the new folder and Mail's Preference file then > just drag your old Mail folder from the CD into Library. You may have > to re-enter the account info but your emails and their folders should > open OK. > > > > -------------- > Roger Houghton > Bath, Somerset > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ======================== -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:mac-uk@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
