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    How to Access your Outlook Express Mails in MS Outlook?


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      This article is all about accessing Outlook Express emails in MS Outlook. Therefore, if currently need to access Outlook Express into Outlook for Windows, you need to convert DBX file to PST format. The reason is quite simple; Outlook Express stores emails in DBX file whereas MS Outlook stores its emails in PST format. Moreover, Windows Outlook does not support DBX file because of which this DBX file of yours cannot be opened in your Outlook email client application.

      Stellar Converter for DBX to access Outlook Express emails in MS Outlook

      Well, if you are switching from Outlook Express to Outlook or have the requirement to access emails from the former into the latter you would need to convert DBX files to PST format. To do so, you can use Stellar Converter for DBX, This software is suggested because its performance is high when it comes to converting DBX to PST file. Additionally, the process is quick and convenient without much of human intervention. Nonetheless, to use it successfully you need to know the steps to execute.

      Using Stellar Converter for DBX the right way

      It is necessary that you carry out the conversion steps with Stellar Converter for DBX correctly so that your purpose to access Outlook Express into Outlook is fulfilled. The process steps are as follows:

      1.    Download, install and register the software

      2.    Run it now as it has been activated

      3.    The main user interface of the tool shows up in which you need to choose ‘Convert DBX to PST’ option.

      Convert DBX to PST

      4.    The next interface with ‘Select DBX File’ dialog box comes up in which you would have to choose the DBX file to be converted.

      Select DBX File

      (i)    In this dialog box, choose Convert/Migrate single DBX file to MS Outlook PST option.

      (ii)   In this section, select the DBX file to be converted using either Find DBX or Select DBX button. Use the former option if you are aware of its location and the latter when you do not know the location.

      (iii)  Click on the Start Conversion button so that the software starts the conversion process.

      5.    The software starts converting the Outlook Express DBX file.

      The software starts converting the Outlook Express DBX file

      6.    A preview of the converted DBX file data items is displayed in a three-pane structure.

      A preview of the converted DBX file data items

      (i)    The mailbox folders are shown in the left pane of the GUI.

      (ii)   In the upper-right pane, the details of an email, such as To, From, Cc, etc. is shown once you select one from the mailbox folders in the left-pane.

      (iii)   The entire content of the email is displayed in bottom-right pane.

      7.    Save the converted PST file. You can save data of the converted file to a new PST file or add to the MS Outlook profile that is already in existence.

      Save the converted PST file

      (i)  Go to the left pane of the tool’s GUI and click on the email item folder that you wish to save.

      (ii)  On the toolbar, click on Save Mails button Or Go to File menu and choose Save Mails option

      (iii)   The Save File Option dialog box shows up that provides you three options to save the converted PST file.

      They are as follows:

      • Append data to existing profile – Use this option to add the converted emails to an Outlook profile that already exists.·
      • Create New PST File – Use this option to save converted emails to a new Outlook PST file.·
      • Save Data to existing PST File – Use this option to save converted emails to a PST file that is already in existence.

      Finally, after executing the steps mentioned above in the given sequential order you can convert DBX files to PST format. Thereafter, you can easily access Outlook Express into Outlook application.

      Tips·

      • First and foremost, you should try Demo version of the software so that you can check the working of the software before purchasing it.
      • The trial version converts DBX to PST file and shows the preview of emails with details, such as To, From, Cc, Subject, Body of emails, and Blank attachment, etc. However, it does not save the converted file without registration of the software.

      Conclusion 

      With such an easy-to-understand GUI and few process-steps that involves mouse-clicks and with other advantageous features, Stellar Converter for DBX is one of the best software to access your Outlook Express emails in MS Outlook. It also keeps the structure of emails unaltered, and the conversion takes place within minutes. Thus, leverage it to fulfill your purpose of converting DBX file to PST format!

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      About The Author

      Eric Simson linkdin

      Eric Simson is an Email Platform Consultant and is associated with Stellar Data Recovery from last 6 years. He writes about the latest technology tips and provides custom solutions related to MS Outlook, MS Exchange Server, Office 365, and many other Email Clients & Servers.

      5 comments

      1. I’m using Window XP from last 10 years and my all emails are stored in Outlook express. All important stuffs like attachments, calendars, calendars & emails reside in a .dbx file at local PC.

        Our external IT auditor suggested moving on Windows 10 because XP Systems are now threat for information security.

        Please Guide!

        1. Yes!

          Due to the absence of a support service from Microsoft, you can’t put your critical business data in a danger/unsafe zone. For moving Outlook Express emails in Windows 10 Outlook, you can take the assistance of Stellar Converter for DBX.

      2. Hello,

        I want to shift all emails from outlook express to ms outlook. I already tried manual method by importing emails but it’s not working properly.

        Can you arrange an expert/tech support for this?

        1. You can do it easily using our software i.e. Stellar Converter for DBX. For better understanding, you can try its free demo.

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