How Can I View My DBX File Data Without Outlook Express?

Microsoft stopped providing support to Outlook Express since April 2014. Since then, any problem while working on Outlook Express (OE), as encountered by the user, stands unresolved through Microsoft support.  As Outlook Express email client uses DBX file format, it means Microsoft does not resolve any problem with DBX file data. Since Outlook Express (OE) has become obsolete, there is no way to view the DBX files than with Outlook Express, hence arises a need for migration from this email client to a Microsoft supported an application like MS Outlook. The other main problem which is encountered by non-Outlook Express users is they are unable to open necessary DBX files in the absence of OE.

At times, users receive data in DBX file format but they do not have Outlook Express installed on their system hence they are unable to access the data. Then the most feasible option to access and read these files is to migrate the OE supported DBX file format into MS Outlook supported PST file format. MS Outlook is a preferred email client as it is available for free with MS Office, has advanced features and is easy to use.  The following methods help to view the DBX files:

Install Outlook Express and MS Outlook on the same system:

• Open Outlook 2010 and go to File tab. Click on Open followed by Import button
• In case you are using Outlook 2007, click on file tab followed by Import/Export option
• Select the option – Import-Internet Mail & Addresses and click on Next button
• Select the option Outlook Express followed by Import Mail Checkbox
• Click on Next button, followed by Finish button. Save all files in Inbox

Install Outlook Express and MS Outlook on separate systems:

Sometimes, the users install Outlook Express, and MS Outlook email clients on the different operating system: Search the files located on the system where Outlook Express is installed

Transfer Emails using Import-Export Wizard

The Outlook is configured in Inbox.dbx and Outlook Express is configured on another system. Follow the below-listed steps to transfer DBX files to Outlook:

1. Copy MS Outlook Express Folders
2. Go to the system where Outlook Express system is set up and go to Tools menu available in Outlook Express Program
3. Click on Options button and the Maintenance tab
4. Select the Outlook Express Wizard Dialog box followed by Stored Folder

Note: Note down the path described in the Dialog box to locate a file-storing location

The process to export DBX File data into MS Outlook is different for Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2007:

1. For Outlook 2010, click on Open button and go to Wizard. Select the Import option
2. For MS Outlook 2007, go to File Menu and select Import & Export option

The Outlook Express application is selected

3. Once the process is complete, follow the steps mentioned in Install Outlook Express and MS Outlook on the same system.

Significant Drawbacks of manual migration of DBX files to PST :

Following the manual methods do not involve much efforts and users can perform the steps with perfection but the results may not be as expected.

The second major drawback is the user is trying to migrate bulk mailboxes and migration is not successful in a single attempt.

The Ultimate Method

An assessment between Stellar Converter for DBX and manual method indicates that the converter software converts single as well as entire mailbox and accentuates easy conversion within least possible time. Large sized Outlook Express DBX files do not face problem during conversion, and all components including emails, calendars, contacts, journals and more are converted into preferred format leaving no scope of data loss.

Conclusion

An assessment between Stellar Converter for DBX and manual method indicates that the converter software converts single as well as multiple DBX Files and accentuates easy conversion within least possible time. Large sized Outlook Express DBX files do not face problem during conversion, and all components including emails, calendars, contacts, journals and more are converted into preferred format leaving no scope of data loss.

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Eric Simson

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.