Best Method to Open Outlook Express Files in Windows 10
Outlook Express used to enjoy popularity among Windows XP users but in course of time, Microsoft stopped supporting this email client. As a result, OE does not work on Windows 10. If users want to open Outlook Express file in Windows 10, they can easily do that by converting DBX files to PDF. So, in this blog, readers will learn the top method to access OE emails on Windows 10.
“I am a retired official and Outlook Express used to be my email client for many years. Now, my children want to switch to Windows but I do not want to lose my old data. Since Windows 10 does not support OE, please suggest how to open Outlook Express files in Windows 10. Thanks in advance.”
Why Cannot I Run Outlook Express in Windows 10?
This is one of the most common questions asked by Outlook Express users. The thing users have to understand is the incompatibility of Outlook Express in Windows 10. This obsolete email client works only on Windows XP. Windows 10 and other higher versions do not support this email application. But, users can transform the file format and then open the emails on Windows 10.
How to Open Outlook Express Files in Windows 10?
Using DBX Converter, users can easily convert Outlook Express files into PDF format and then access them easily on Windows 10 system. The biggest benefit of conversion into PDF is that there will not be any dependency on email clients. Simply run the tool and change the file format in quick steps:
- Initially, Download, install and launch the converter tool on Windows 10 or any other Windows OS.
2. After clicking on Add Files, users will get two options. Choose “Select file(s)/folder from file system” to add an orphan DBX file. Else, choose Load from configured Outlook Express Profile for loading the DBX file from installed Outlook Express.
3. To maintain the original folder structure of the source DBX file, check both Use Folder Mode and Maintain Folder Hierarchy options.
4. The software will now scan the file. After the scanning is done, click on OK on the notification message.
5. Users can now preview the DBX file data in multiple previewing formats including Hex, RTF, MIME, etc. Users can also view the attachments and sort the emails according to different parameters.
6. For selective conversion, select required emails individually and click on Export. To open Outlook Express files in windows 10, select the Export button on the top panel.
7. From the list of options, select PDF to open the emails on Windows 10.
8. Click on the Advanced Settings button. Then users will get a number of additional settings to choose from in PDF file customization. There, users can select date filter range, Naming Convention, Bates Number, Date Stamp, Page Layout, etc. Click on Save to apply the settings.
9. Click on the Browse button to choose the destination location for the output PDF files.
10. Finally, Click on the Export button to start Outlook Express to PDF conversion. Users can keep track of the live progress status. They will be notified once the conversion is done.
Once the conversion is over, users can use the PDF files on any Windows 10 computer without taking help from any email client.
Is There Any Manual Solution for Opening Outlook Express Files on Win 10
Yes, there is a manual method available to open Outlook Express files in windows 10. But that involves two email clients: Windows Live Mail and MS Outlook. First of all, users need to export the DBX file from the Outlook Express email application. Then they have to import the DBX file into Windows Live Mail. Then, export the data from Windows Live Mail to Outlook PST format. Finally, import the PST file into MS Outlook in Windows 10.
Concluding Words
If users are interested in using Outlook Express in Windows 10, they will not be able to do so due to compatibility issues. However, by converting the data file of OE email, users will be able to open Outlook Express files in Windows 10. Since the automated software is better than the manual method, this blog suggested in detail how to apply the method. If someone is still interested in trying the free manual method, they can do so.