{"id":563,"date":"2022-01-10T08:39:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T08:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recovery-tools.org\/techtalk\/?p=563"},"modified":"2022-01-10T12:49:28","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T12:49:28","slug":"convert-mbox-to-pst-manually-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recovery-tools.org\/techtalk\/convert-mbox-to-pst-manually-outlook.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert MBOX to PST Manually by Outlook.com?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Would you like to convert MBOX to PST manually? Are you looking for a better solution to protect your MBOX data file? If you\u2019re one of them, then you have landed at the right place because here, you\u2019ll get your all solutions. For more information give a complete reading to the guide.<\/p>\n

Multiple users found PST better than the MBOX therefore they start to switch towards MS Outlook.<\/p>\n

Before going further to the solutions to convert MBOX files to PST, first let us discuss why many of you do so.<\/p>\n

What Necessity to Convert MBOX to PST?<\/h2>\n

For the MBOX to PST conversion, you all may have your own reasons but there are some common reasons due to which users are initiating this conversion. Because of the drawbacks of MBOX file format and the advantages of PST files, people convert their file format. A few of the reasons are:<\/p>\n

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  1. The first and foremost reason is that MS Outlook has many better features, like cost-efficiency than Email clients that support MBOX file format.<\/li>\n
  2. The second reason could be the need for an internet connection while using MBOX files, whereas PST files can be used offline.<\/li>\n
  3. MS Outlook PST file is more advanced than the other email clients who support MBOX files.<\/li>\n
  4. On top of that, there is no better security when it comes to protecting the data and on the other hand, Microsoft provided better security features in Outlook.<\/li>\n
  5. Moreover, MS Outlook prevents data from unwanted emails, but Thunderbird failed to filter the spam email messages.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Now, as we have covered a few of the reasons to convert MBOX to PST. So, now let us discuss what can be done for this conversion.<\/p>\n

    Also Read<\/strong>: How to Import Emails from Thunderbird to Outlook<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Manual Solutions to Convert MBOX to PST File<\/h2>\n

    There are basically three manual steps to perform the conversion, follow each step carefully-<\/p>\n

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    1. Configure Outlook.com into Mozilla Thunderbird<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Import MBOX file with ImportExportTools NG<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Configure Outlook.com Id in Outlook Application<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      Steps to Configure Outlook.com into Thunderbird<\/h3>\n

      The first and foremost step to convert MBOX to PST manually is to configure the Outlook.com Id into the Thunderbird application. To operate the conversion follow the given steps-<\/p>\n

      1.<\/strong> Open Mozilla Thunderbird<\/strong> and go to the right panel Thunderbird Menu >> Account Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \"Account<\/a><\/p>\n

      2.<\/strong> Then after, choose Add Mail Account<\/strong> option<\/p>\n

      \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

      3.<\/strong> Now, setup your Outlook.com<\/strong> account and click on the Continue<\/strong> to proceed further<\/p>\n

      \"Continue<\/a><\/p>\n

      4.<\/strong> Following this, Configure IMAP Account<\/strong> and tap the Done<\/strong> option<\/p>\n

      \"Done<\/a><\/p>\n

      5.<\/strong> By doing so, you\u2019ll get notified about the successfully configured account. Lastly hit the Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n

      \"Finish\"<\/a><\/p>\n

      Import MBOX File with ImportExportTools NG<\/h3>\n

      After successful configuration of the Outlook.com account into Thunderbird, next, you need to add an MBOX file with ImportExportTools NG. However, Thunderbird is an email client with basic functionalities but you can use add-ons to integrate extra functions in the Thunderbird application.<\/p>\n

      ImportExportTools NG is the tool that can be used to import and export messages, folders, and profiles easily. Follow the below-mentioned steps to know more-<\/p>\n

      1.<\/strong> Now, you can view your Outlook.com<\/strong> emails in Thunderbird<\/p>\n

      \"Outlook.com\"<\/a><\/p>\n

      2.<\/strong> After this, select Local Folders >> ImportExportTools NG >> Import MBOX File<\/strong> option<\/p>\n

      \"Import<\/a><\/p>\n

      3.<\/strong> A new pop-up will arrive, from the given options choose Import directly one or more MBOX files<\/strong> and hit the OK<\/strong> button<\/p>\n

      \"Convert<\/a><\/p>\n

      4.<\/strong> Next, Browse the MBOX<\/strong> file folder and click on the Open<\/strong> icon<\/p>\n

      \"Browse<\/a><\/p>\n

      5.<\/strong> By doing so, the Inbox<\/strong> folder will be imported to the Local Folders<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \"Inbox\"<\/a><\/p>\n

      6.<\/strong> Following this, select all the desired emails that you want to move Right-click >> Select Move To >> Outlook.com ID >> Inbox<\/strong> folder.<\/p>\n

      \"Move<\/a><\/p>\n

      This is how you can add an MBOX file with the ImportExportTools NG.<\/p>\n

      Steps to Configure Outlook.com in MS Outlook<\/h3>\n

      As of now, you have victoriously imported the MBOX file in Thunderbird, so, the next step is to configure the Outlook.com Id in MS Outlook. To do so, follow the steps-<\/p>\n

      1.<\/strong> Open MS Outlook<\/strong> and select the Info<\/strong> option from the given options<\/p>\n

      \"Info\"<\/a><\/p>\n

      2.<\/strong> Click on Add Account<\/strong>. A new window will appear, select the Manual<\/strong> setup or additional server types option. Mouse click the Next<\/strong> button<\/p>\n

      \"Select<\/a><\/p>\n

      3.<\/strong> Afterwards, from the new pop-up of choose service, select Outlook.com or Exchange ActiveSync<\/strong> compatible service. Then after, click the Next<\/strong> option to proceed further<\/p>\n

      \"Convert<\/a><\/p>\n

      4.<\/strong> Hereafter, in the Server Settings<\/strong> window, add your required information, and click Next<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \"Server<\/a><\/p>\n

      5.<\/strong> A new window will pop up notifying you about the successful completion. From this, click Close<\/strong> to continue the process<\/p>\n

      \"Testing<\/a><\/p>\n

      6.<\/strong> You will be notified of the entire setup. Click Finish<\/strong> button<\/p>\n

      \"Finish<\/a><\/p>\n

      7.<\/strong> Now, you can view all the emails of the Outlook.com<\/strong> account in MS Outlook.<\/p>\n

      \"Convert<\/a><\/p>\n

      Drawbacks of the Manual Method<\/h3>\n
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