You have years of mail sitting in Outlook Express, and Outlook 2010 won't open those files as they are. You need a way to move the mail across without losing folders, attachments or dates. That is the job of the PCVARE DBX to PST Converter, which this listing covers.
Quick facts
- Listed version: 7.1
- Platforms: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and 98
- Listed price: $69.00
- Output: Outlook PST files for Outlook 2010, 2007 and 2003
Key features
Convert many Outlook Express folders in one run
The tool supports batch mode, so you can process several mail folders together instead of one at a time.
Get new PST files that Outlook 2010 can open
It creates new PST files for Microsoft Outlook 2010. It also supports Unicode PST for Outlook 2010, 2007 and 2003.
Keep the details of each message
According to the vendor, the copy carries over attachments, formatting, read and unread status, to/cc/bcc/date/subject data, original dates for sent items, message flags and folder structure. It reads the inbox, outbox, drafts, deleted items and sent items folders.
Who it's for
It suits you if you are moving from an old Outlook Express setup to Outlook 2010, 2007 or 2003. It also suits you if you have a lot of folders to move and don't want to do them by hand.
Pros and cons
- Pro: batch conversion of many folders.
- Pro: keeps folder structure, attachments and message status.
- Con: it only does one job, DBX to PST.
- Con: the listed system requirements are for older Windows versions.
FAQs
Which Outlook versions can I copy to?
Outlook 2010, 2007 and 2003.
Does it keep my folder structure?
Yes. The vendor lists folder structure among the items that are preserved.
Which Outlook Express folders are read?
Inbox, outbox, drafts, deleted items and sent items.
System requirements
- Pentium II 400 MHz
- 64 MB RAM
- 10 MB free disk space