How to Convert Outlook Express to Outlook 2003

Users of Internet Explorer versions 4.0 through 6.0 also benefit from Outlook Express, the free email application installed with these browser versions. Outlook Express is a web-based email and newsgroup reader program with features similar to Microsoft Outlook. Outlook Express offers familiar Microsoft toolbars and user-friendly characteristics, but if you are upgrading to a new version of Windows that does not offer OE or have opted to move up to MS Outlook, you will want to convert your Outlook Express folders and contacts.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   Close Outlook Express and open Microsoft Outlook. Go to the "File" menu and select "Import and Export" to open the "Import and Export Wizard."

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   Select "Import Internet Mail Account Settings" and click "Next." Select the name of the Outlook Express email account and click "Next" again.

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   Follow the steps in the wizard, entering the account information for Outlook Express, such as the user name and password. When the wizard is done, click "Finish."

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   Import your Outlook Express contacts and email address book into Microsoft Outlook next. Select "Import and Export" from the Outlook "File" menu. Select "Import Internet Mail and Addresses" from the "Import and Export Wizard" and click "Next."

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   Select "Outlook Express" in the "Outlook Import Tool" and make sure all check boxes are selected. Click "Next." Choose whether to allow duplicates, to replace them or not to allow them and click "Next." Click "Finish."

References

• Microsoft Outlook Home Page