Exmerge.EXE

[bigjohn8210]

When i run this tool after downloading it from the microsft website and extrating it i click on Exmerge.EXE

Error
This application has failed to start because dapi.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the problem


Any Idea's

 

[Topkapi]

I would guess you have reinstalled with no better result ?

 

[bigjohn8210]

Install it where i extracted it to desktop in it folder

Where does the tool need to be to run

System 32 etc

 

[tman701]

You have to drop it off in your \exchsrvr\bin folder. Then if you want to make it easier on your self, create a shortcut on your desktop or where ever its easiest for you to run it from manually.

 

[dkediger]

You will also need to run it from that folder - either change the directory in to there if you are at a command prompt or set the startup folder path if you are making a shortcut.

 

[TruBlu01]

What is the purpose of it anyway anymore? Ex. 2003 has a move mail option to different storage groups, and it's probably easier to export to a .pst in Outlook.

 

[dkediger]

Well, EXMerge can be run against the entire IS in a batch - much better than manually opening each profile to export to a .pst.

Biggest use is migration from Exchange 5.5.

I've also seen it used as a "pseudo" backup for Exchange.

 

[volleyman]

exmerge will sometimes extract data from an info store that has crashed, allowing for a more complete recovery.

It can also extract from a store that has been unmounted, allowing for data extraction should the server be down for maintenance or any other reason.