Entourage to PST – Discussion on various way to moving Entourage data into MS Outlook for Mac and Windows.
Entourage may be discontinued (and replaced by Outlook Mac), it still has a user-base.
But if you are one of them who is moving to Windows and Windows Outlook, you need to decide about the data stored in Entourage. You probably know about some of the ways you can move the contents across these clients, or you may not have any idea.
Entourage to PST for Mac & Win Outlook
Do not worry. Below is the correct and professional approach to Entourage to PST that you need.
First, you may be wondering PST, especially if you are new to such processes of data transferring. PST is a file used in Outlook Windows for storing emails and other items, and it is also used for exporting, importing, and archiving the data. By converting Entourage to PST, you could move the contents into Windows Outlook.
Manual Method
There are few manual tactics at your disposal. One of the most common ones that you will see frequently is this:
Use a dummy email account. Configure the account on both clients (Entourage and Outlook). Using IMAP data-syncing protocol, migrate the data internally using an email server as an intermediary.
You can migrate one or two folders, at max, but more than that, the IMAP manual approach fails. There are multiple issues with it and the major one is incomplete transfer of all the details. And for the users concerned with productivity, they will find this manual approach even worse.
Using ‘Mail Extractor Pro’
The one that we recommend, that puts an end to all the complications, is through “Mail Extractor Pro” using the Entourage MBOX file.
For this to work, all you need is to archive Entourage into MBOX, which you can do by either dragging the folders from Entourage on to the Mac desktop. Once that is done, “Mail Extractor Pro” can quickly convert the resulting MBOX files into PST.
Why Should You Choose It?
The reason “Mail Extractor Pro” is recommended here is the data accuracy and ease of use.
Accuracy:
It matters the most if all the contents are moved to PST or Outlook without loss. But the migration tasks of any kind brings with itself the dreaded data and integrity loss. Only “Mail Extractor Pro” has the precise and calibrated mechanism to handle the type of contents Entourage MBOX files store. It will work on all the finer details, including the headers, graphics, attachments, and more. The tool also does not modify or alter the structure, like that of your folders.
Ease of Use:
Finally, with all the features present, it is crucial that users can work with the interface without the added complexity. The Mail Extractor Pro is designed by keeping the beginners and first timers in mind, who are not equipped with information and expertise for handing email migration tasks. If you are clueless about the inside technical side of the process, you never need to learn about it. Simply launch the tool and get started. Everything will flow naturally, credit to the intuitive UI and clear instructions.
There are more features and aspects of “Mail Extractor Pro” to discover and appreciate. But we do suggest giving the free trial version a shot to know more about how it functions and to clear any doubts you might have.
For quite a long time, Entourage to PST has remained a mystery for beginners and a nightmare for experts. Now the clear and straightforward approach is possible for everyone, without dealing with the data loss and countless other troubles.
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