How to Transfer the MS Outlook Express Mail Files to MS Outlook 2007

Learn how to transfer your mail messages from one email client to another.

Microsoft Outlook Express is a free email client that is downloaded with older versions of Internet Explorer. Microsoft Outlook 2007 is an email client that comes with the Microsoft Office Suite. Outlook 2007 has more advanced features, as Outlook Express is a very simplistic program. You may choose to use Outlook 2007 over Outlook Express for the advanced features or perhaps you prefer the design and layout. Regardless of the reason, exporting your messages from Outlook Express to Outlook 2007 only requires a few clicks.

Instructions

1. Open Outlook Express and allow the program to load.

2. Go to "File" and then "Export." A small menu will appear; click "Messages."

3. Click "All Folders" when prompted to export specific folders or all of the messages stored in Outlook Express. If you prefer to only export a single folder, locate the folder on the menu and highlight the folder. Click "Next." The files will now be exported into Outlook 2007.

4. Open Outlook 2007; the messages and folders from Outlook Express will appear.

References

• ABF Soft: Export Outlook Express Mail
• Texas Tech IT Support: Export Mail from Outlook Express