Product Review for MBOX Converter

A detailed review of MBOX Converter tool, version 2.1 when used as MBOX to PST Converter is presented here. The application readily converts MBOX files of around 17+ email clients in not only PST format but also in EML and MSG file type. This enhanced feature of the tool makes the converted files to be used in several Windows based desktop email clients such as MS Outlook, Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail, Outlook Express, etc. The software application is built-in with many other advanced characteristics that are explored further in the page. However, before that get acquainted with the developer and its links.

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Name of Product:	MBOX Converter
Release:	2.1
Name of Developer:	SysTools Group
Log On To:	http://www.mboxtooutlook.org/

Built-in Features of MBOX to PST Converter

       Convert numerous MBOX files all together at once

       Batch conversion saves time and avoids complexity

       Provides preview of all emails along with Attachments

       Merges multiple MBOX files into single Personal Folder

       Can create single Outlook PST for each MBOX file

       Outlook Installation is not needed for conversion

Note: The application is compatible with modern day technology. This is proved by the two facts that are:

v  Windows version 8 (latest) is also supported

v  Support for MS Outlook 2013 (newest) provided

In spite of the fact that the tool is highly advantageous and technologically sound its system requirements are minimal. Have a look! You will be surprised to know about HDD space required, processor needed and essential memory requirement.

Minimum System Specification Needed To Install

• Hard Drive Space: 10 MB of free hard disk space, this is because tool size is 8.7 MB
• Processor: 1GHz processor however 2.4 GHz is recommended
• Memory: 512 MB of RAM although 1 GB is suggested for use
• Support For: All versions of Windows OS including the latest which is 8.1

Highly Shielded MBOX to PST Converter

The conversion utility is quite secured to be installed and run on any Windows machine. This is because of the two main factors that are:

ü  Protected with Norton by Symantec

ü  Secured with McAfee SECURE

Obviously, they do not need any introduction as they are the two most widely used and approved anti-malware software applications.

Bonus Benefits Furnished For Ease

The MBOX to PST is built-in with several other features also that are explored in the below section:

Ø  Quick Scan – This choice is provided to be selected by users for speedy conversion.

Ø  Two View Mode – To increase the readability both ‘Horizontal and Vertical’ view options are provided as a plus feature.

Ø  Selectivity option – This offer is allowed to export only the required data items from files/folders and to leave the rest.

Ø  Advanced Multiple Naming Convention – This choice can be used to increase readability of emails by saving them as subject, DD-MM-YY, DD-MM-YYY, MM-DD-YY, MD5, Auto incremental and many more. This option is available only when the converted files are saved in EML or MSG format.

Ø  Supports Multiple MBOX Types – The tool can convert and save around 17 + desktop email program MBOX files.

Some Email Programs Whose MBOX Files Can Be Converted

ü  Entourage mails into MS Outlook

ü  Earth Link messages to Personal Folders in Outlook

ü  Chaos Intellect emails to Windows MS Outlook

ü  The BAT email messages to Outlook PST

ü  Netscape Mail to .pst

ü  SpiceBird Mail to PST file type

4     Simple Steps Required For Conversion

1. Open – This is the first step involved in the conversion process. Here, the MBOX file is added by the provided Add option. Either a single file or multiple files can be selected by browsing files and to do this two options are provided as mentioned below:

·         Add File: This option can be selected to add single .mbox file.

·         Add Folder: This option can be chosen to add multiple MBOX files in a folder.

2. Scan - The software application then scans the selected file/files as a part of the procedure to transfer all emails from MBOX format to Outlook PST file format.

3. Preview – On completion of scanning the preview of converted emails as well as its attachments is shown. The view can be switched either to vertical or horizontal position. 

4. Export – The last step is to export and save the items as PST form. Here, single or multiple PST files can be created per MBOX file. Either all or selected mails depending on requirement can be exported.

Demo Version for Trial Purpose

The demo release can be downloaded free of cost from the official website that serves 2 functions:

1.    Acquaints users with the functionality and features of the tool

2.    First 25 items per folder can be exported

However, naming convention facility cannot be availed with this edition.

Full Release to Avail All Facilities

The full release that is available in three different forms can be purchased online or through resellers in your area. The 3 activation keys are as follows:

1.    Personal License

2.    Business Key

3.    Enterprise License

Note - Refund policy is applicable on the tool that is provided for 30 days from the date of purchase.

Final Words for MBOX to PST Converter

On a whole, the MBOX Converter is an apt solution that delivers accurate results efficiently while executing the conversion of MBOX files to PST, EML or MSG file types. A user with basic demands can surely rate the tool as 9 on 10 and this is because the output delivered by it is quite satisfactory. Yet, one thing where the application lags is that it is supported only on Windows OS.

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