Export Emails from Outlook Express to MS Outlook 2019, 2016

This article focuses on the topic how to export emails from Outlook Express to Outlook 2016, 2019, and other versions. We provide users a complete and trusted solution in terms of manual and professional techniques.

Outlook Express is a discontinued & free email client that come along Windows Vista, XP, and older versions. DBX file is used for data storage in OE email client. Microsoft ended its support for Outlook Express in 2014. Therefore, a lot of users have migrated to Outlook and many are still looking for smart solution to export Outlook Express emails into Outlook.

Reasons to export Outlook Express to Outlook 2016 & 2019

• Outlook Express can be used only on Windows XP, Vista, and older versions. If users update their Windows then they have to shift Outlook Express emails into Outlook.
• Outlook Express is an old application therefore many times users face many problems like speed. On the other hand, Outlook is an advanced email program and offers simplified interface and much better features.
• Outlook Express provide only email and contact services whereas Outlook provides services like calendars, journals, notes, and many more.

Also read: Effective Solution to Repair Damaged Outlook PST Files

Few common errors faced by Outlook Express users

• Not able to send/receive emails in Outlook Express
• Outlook Express server timeout
• Outlook Express cannot open this folder
• Outlook Express export error initializing MAPI
• Outlook Express messages disappeared from Inbox
• Socket Error 10060 0X800CCC0E Outlook Express
• The connection to the server has failed, error number 0X800CCC0E

Export Outlook Express emails to Outlook when both applications are configured on same machine

First users need to open Import & Export Tool to transfer OE emails to Outlook.

1. Open MS Outlook 2016/2019 or any version.
2. Go to File menu, select Open & Export and choose Import/Export option
3. Click on Import Internet Mail and addresses and hit Next.
4. Select Outlook Express and then select Import Mail checkbox
5. Click Next and click on Finish button and then save in Inbox option. This will save copy of Import summary in Inbox to export DBX files to MS Outlook.

Export OE to Outlook when both applications are on different machines

For this, users first need to find out location of the files. Then, transfer the emails with Import/Export wizard. The stored files of OE should be on the machine where Outlook is already configured to move Inbox.dbx to MS Outlook.

To copy Outlook Express details to a shared location, move Outlook Express to Outlook. Also, copy the folders to that system in which Outlook is already configured.

Follow the given steps to export Outlook Express DBX file to Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and others -

1. First, copy Outlook Express folders.
2. In Outlook Express, go to Tools menu.
3. Click on Options and Maintenance tab.
4. Choose Outlook Express program and then click on Stored Folder

Users need to make a note of the location of files when exporting emails from Outlook Express to Outlook. The location of storage can be used any other time while the steps are performed.

The default view can be changed in Windows Explorer by checking hidden folders. It is because Outlook Express folder is located inside hidden folder. Users can opt any option to export DBX to Outlook for importing account name and settings from OE.

1. Open MS Outlook.
2. Click Open and select Import on tab for file
3. Select Import-Internet- Mail- Account-Settings and then click on Next.

After completion of the process, follow the same steps discussed above where Outlook and Outlook Express are installed in same or different machines.

Professional technique to export emails from Outlook Express to Outlook

Users might not feel that it is worthy to buy a tool but it is one of the easiest methods to solve the conversion problems. Third-party tools are safe and reliable & save a lot of efforts of users. On the other hand, manual solutions are not easy, safe and quick when compared to third-party solutions. Here, we suggest Outlook Express to Outlook Converter professional tool that converts Outlook Express DBX file into Outlook PST file format in a few clicks.

The software provides instant export of Outlook Express DBX file to Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, etc. This facilitates selective migration of files. You don’t need support of any application in the system to accomplish the conversion.

The Last Lines

Manual methods are generally preferred by users but they are quite difficult to understand. The manual process can fail and result in data loss. Therefore, the best possible solution to export Outlook Express emails to Outlook is using a third-party solution. You are free to evaluate the software working by downloading demo version.

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