No problem if you have an orphan MBOX file but don’t have any supporting email clients to access its data? If yes then there are multiple options present which you can use to access orphan MBOX file in MS Outlook 2019 or any other Outlook version for that matter. Let’s check different available options. 

Access Orphan MBOX File Data in MS Outlook 2019 Using The Manual Method 

As the email client numbers are increasing, the requirement to export email data from one platform to another is also rising. And this happens because of many reasons, some of them are:

• Urge for better working platform.
• Change of email client at the organization level.
• Data exchange., etc.

Considering these situations, and many others, the email clients have made a few modifications in their platform to make email exchange process smoother and faster.

Thus, transferring of data as well as accessing MBOX file data in Outlook 2019 has become easy. Here is the step by step guide to access MBOX file data in Outlook environment.

1. Open the MS Outlook email client and click on the option ‘Export Files’. You can find this option the Outlook top ribbon.
2. Within the option, you will get a new drop down, in which click on the option ‘File’ followed by option ‘Import and Export’.
3. In the option ‘Import and Export’, You will get another drop down. Here, select the option import from “another file and folder”. Click on the next button after that.
4. Next, select option ‘Import Internet Mail and Addresses’ from the drop down list followed by clicking the Next button.
5. Select option,“Outlook Express 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, or windows mail”, and again click on the option next.
6. Next, tap the option ‘Import and Export’ from the browser option, and then click on the Next button.
7. Click on the finish button and complete the process.

Reopen Outlook 2019 to check exported MBOX emails.

Note: You need to have an updated version of Outlook to execute this task.

This is how you can export orphan MBOX email file data to Outlook 2019 without hiccups. Also get to know how to access MBOX mail file data in Outlook 2021.

Different Limitations Of Manual Method

Manual method has become easy and it is also an affordable way to transfer data from MBOX file to Outlook. However, this method has certain limitations. These are:

Not Suitable For Bulk Data Export - If you have multiple MBOX files, Outlook won’t allow you to import the same. In such situation, you can try these tips and tricks to export multiple MBOX file to Outlook.

No Seletive Migration Possible - The system does not give the option of selective data migration. This would also increase the PST size.

Data Loss Risk - The manual method does not guarantee hundred per cent data protection. The risk of data loss and alteration is possible with this method.

Time Taking - If the size of orphan MBOX file is large, the manual method might take more than required time to export data.

What Is The Solution?

If you have one small MBOX file, then you can certainly go and opt the manual method, but for larger and multiple files, professional wizard is the solution.

The MBOX to Outlook Converter tools have been professionally developed to undertake the task. This software ensures hundred per cent data conversion and does not change the format and hierarchy of emails in the MBOX file.

The data export process with MBOX to Outlook Converter tool is smooth and error free.

Step By Step Guide To Migrate MBOX File Data To Outlook

1. Import MBOX file/files in the software using the browse button. A few software allows uploading email client as well.
2. Select folder or subfolders for selective export.
3. Choose the destination path for saving exported data.
4. Tap on the convert button.