Convert Outlook Express emails to Thunderbird – DIY Approach

There are multiple email clients and Outlook Express is one of them which was very popular among users before releasing of MS Windows 7. The client provides users the facility to maintain their emails in DBX format. Due to technological advancements, users are shifting from Outlook Express to other email clients and Thunderbird is one of them which is becoming popular among users. While moving to Mozilla Thunderbird which is a free emailing client available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, users need to convert emails of Outlook Express to Mozilla Thunderbird.

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Hence, we are disclosing the appropriate methods to import Outlook Express to Thunderbird. Before moving to the solutions, know the responsible factors behind this conversion.

Overview of the things discussed in this post –

• Reasons for opting Thunderbird over OE email client
• How to convert Outlook Express to Thunderbird?
  • When you are a new user of Thunderbird
  • Existing Thunderbird user

• Why does manual solution fail?
• DIY Approach to convert Thunderbird emails to Outlook Express
• Conclusion

Why users are choosing Mozilla Thunderbird over Outlook Express?

There are various reasons with users to prefer Thunderbird rather than Outlook Express (OE) –

• Outlook Express becomes an outdated email client
• Thunderbird is a free and open-source email program
• Mozilla Thunderbird provides lots of advanced features
• Thunderbird supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and other operating systems
• Outlook Express is compatible with Windows XP and older versions only

How to convert Outlook Express to Thunderbird?

To convert Outlook Express emails to Thunderbird, there are two cases –

Case 1. When you are a new user of Thunderbird

Case 2. If you are an existing Thunderbird user

Case 1. If you have installed Thunderbird first time on your system then go for the below-discussed steps to import Outlook Express files to Thunderbird –

• Launch Thunderbird application on your system. An import wizard will pop up.
• In Import wizard, choose Outlook Express option and click Next to continue.

• All Outlook Express mail folders, address book, and account settings start importing to Thunderbird.

• Wait for the process to complete and once the process gets completed, click on Finish button.

• Now, restart Thunderbird and check for the data to be imported or you can go to Tools>Account settings and check or browse the location of your mail.

Case 2. If you are already a user of Thunderbird then the steps of conversion of Outlook Express emails to Mozilla Thunderbird are as follows –>

• Open Thunderbird application. Click on Tools and select Import.

• Under Import wizard, select Mail option and click Next.

Note: You can choose address book or other options as per your requirement.

• Select Outlook Express and click on Next button.

• After this, all mail folders will start importing to Thunderbird.

Demerits of manual procedure

The above discussed manual solution is good but it does not work on all situations, the manual solution fails. Here are the points of failure –

• Manual method is quite lengthy and complex in case of large number of Outlook Express DBX files.
• You may lose your valuable data if the steps are not followed correctly.
• You have to repeat the steps to convert emails, contacts, etc. separately which is really time-consuming.

DIY Approach – Professional tool

To overcome the limitation which you face while using the manual way, you can go for DIY approach i.e. MailsClick Convert DBX file to MBOX software. The software comfortably converts the data from OE to Thunderbird MBOX file format. No need to be technically sound to handle this software. Its self-descriptive wizard itself guides users at every step. Not only in Thunderbird, but you can alsosimply access Outlook Express files on various MBOX supporting email clients like The Bat, Entourage, Opera Mail, Netscape, Mac Mail, etc. Try out the free version of the application prior taking its license.

Conclusion

Now, you are aware of both manual as well as a third-party solution to convert OE emails to Thunderbird. It depends on you to choose the methods. By analyzing the pros and cons of both methods, one can choose the best option for them. For any queries, ask our support team which is ready to assist you 24*7.