Error 0x80007114 "Outlook Express could not be started" when trying to run Migration Assitant.

Trying to run Migration Assistant on a PC (Windows XP). Error message "Outlook Express could not be started. The application was unable to initialize the store directory. Your computer may be out of memory or your disk is full. Contact Microsoft support for further assistance. (0x80007114)" Then the Migration Assistant shows a box stating that Outlook Express must be stopped before running the assistant.

I have enough memory. The disk is not full. Outlook Express runs just fine on my PC. And it was not runing at the time.

Apple Support (two tries) and my Apple store have essentially said this is a Microsoft problem. Of course, Microsoft says it is an Apple program failing so it is an Apple problem.

MS info about the error indicates that it prevents OE from starting. Than is not my situation at all. The fix is draconian (as many are) and could risk my OE so I have not gone there - yet. Hopefully there is another way.

Does anyone have any experience on how to (easily) solve this dilemma. I am also trying on the MS side.

This is my first MAC. I was convinced to go Apple by several folks who touted the excellent support. It was purchased in July 2012 and has been a boat anchor since. Support??

Thanks for any info you can provide.