How to import outlook express mail to zimbra desktop

To import Outlook Express mail to Zimbra Desktop, you'll need to follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

1. Zimbra Desktop installed on your computer.
2. Outlook Express mail files (.dbx files) exported from Outlook Express.

Step 1: Export Outlook Express mail to .mbx files

1. Open Outlook Express and go to File > Export.
2. Select Export to a file and choose Microsoft Exchange as the export format.
3. Select the folders you want to export (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
4. Choose a location to save the exported files and click Export.
5. The exported files will be saved as .mbx files.

Step 2: Convert .mbx files to .eml files

1. Download and install a third-party tool like DBX Converter or OEConverter.
2. Run the tool and select the .mbx files you exported in Step 1.
3. Choose the output format as .eml and select a location to save the converted files.
4. Click Convert to convert the .mbx files to .eml files.

Step 3: Import .eml files to Zimbra Desktop

1. Open Zimbra Desktop and go to Settings > Import.
2. Select Email as the import type.
3. Choose the .eml files you converted in Step 2.
4. Select the folders where you want to import the emails (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
5. Click Import to import the emails into Zimbra Desktop.

Tips and Variations:

• If you have a large number of emails, you may want to consider using a more advanced tool like IMAPSync or Zimbra Migration Tool to import your Outlook Express mail to Zimbra Desktop.
• If you're using a 64-bit version of Windows, you may need to use a 64-bit version of the conversion tool.
• If you encounter any issues during the import process, you can try importing the emails in batches or using a different conversion tool.