Kernel Software Review

MBOX is a file extension for a text file that is generally utilized to unify and stock e-mail messages. The most remarkable aspect of this .mbox file format is its wide acceptance among different popular email client applications such as MozzilaMail, Thunderbird, AppleMail, Entourage, Spicebird, Pocomail, Eudora, SeaMonkey, Mulberry, OperaMail, Evolution, Sylpheed, Cone, Mutt and Gnu Mail, etc. Situations do arise when one requires migrating data from MBOX file to Windows Microsoft Outlook application. However, in case if you are giving a thought to perform this conversion manually, then it could be your biggest nightmare.

A manual MBOX to PST migration procedure is a long and painful process and has got its own set of complications. The results derived from the manual process is often compromising such as absent of mailbox information, etc. Adding to that, a manual process to perform MBOX to PST conversion is not even recommended for non-technical users, as the situation may arise where you may require other technical skills to tackle the complex instances of migration methods. This is where, it gets essential to make a smart move and so you require to follow a modern yet simplistic migration approach, by opting a third-party email migration software such as Kernel for MBOX to PST software.

Kernel for MBOX to PST

Kernel for MBOX to PST conversion software helps you convert MBOX files to PST format, and migrate from MBOX email clients to MS Outlook in a hassle-free manner. Apart from this, the software provides its user with the functionality to save the MBOX mailbox data in MSG or EML file format. Additionally, as a user you may also restore MBOX files to an existing PST file, or in a freshly created one. While performing the email migration, the software preserves the original MBOX file data along with its structure and properties. The software facilitates adding of multiple MBOX files at once by using “Add Files” button along with option to add an entire disk or folder by utilizing “Add Folder” button. The software facilitates the preview of added MBOX files before saving and allows saving of the converted emails in folder hierarchy.

Licensed Version

Kernel for MBOX to PST software has been well categorized in two different licenses: Corporate License, and Home License, to meet the requirements of the users who want to conduct MBOX to PST conversion without any hassle. The great aspect of the licensed version is it facilitates a user with free technical support and automatic product upgrades for lifetime, and so one cannot miss any updates from the provider’s end.

Installation

Installation of Kernel for MBOX to PST is a lot easier and one can install it without any hassle. A user just requires to properly cross-check the essential criteria before downloading the software, from the table of basic system requirements and then set for download. The installation process gets completed in a few seconds.

After the successful completion of the downloading process, the tool automatically displays the welcome screen, requesting you to make the respective selection of source email client among the available list of email clients.

Kernel for MBOX to PSD

The tool enhances the user-convenience with its friendly features. You just need to click “Next” after selecting the source email client, and proceed further. The software supports hassle-free migration of MBOX files created in all 20 MBOX email clients – AppleMail, Entourage, Eudora, Postbox, Netscape, PocoMail, Thunderbird, Spicebird, Opera, PowerMail, Claws Mail, Evolution, SeaMonkey, Sylpheed, Mulberry, GyazMail, Gnu, Sparrow, The Bat!, WebMail.

Just ensure to check the minimum system requirements before installing the software:

Supported Versions:

  • MS Windows Operating System: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2000/98/NT and 95 and Windows Server 2012/2008 R2/2008/2003 R2/2003
  • MS Outlook: MS Outlook 2016, 2013 (both 32 bit and 64 bit)/2010/2007/2003/2002/2000/98 and 97

Basic Requirements:

  • Pentium class Processor
  • 64 MB RAM (128 recommended)
  • 50 MB of disk space (for software installation)

Addition of mailbox items

The software has been programmed in such a manner that it allows you to have the flawless migration of MBOX files into PST, MSG, or EML file format. The great aspect of the software is its embedded Add File(s) button that allows you to successfully add single or multiple MBOX file(s), provided you are well aware of the location of MBOX file(s) or else you may also click on Add Folder button to state the drive or the specific folder containing the MBOX files.

Live Preview of mailbox items

The live preview of Kernel for MBOX to PST is yet another exclusive feature, and facilitates its user to get the clear and proper view of data (e-mails, contacts, calendars, notes, journals, and attachments) and successfully verify its integrity. The preview pane is very similar to understand and all the items are properly organized in a list-like structures, featured with folders and sub-folders, as present in the original file content.

LIVE PREVIEW OF MAILBOX ITEMS

Conversion Rule to DEFINE Filter Criteria

Performing MBOX to PST conversion gets more exiting while using the software as it provides its user with dual migration/conversion rule – “Convert all items” or “Define conversion rule”. As a user, you can select Convert all items to convert all email items without defining any conversion rule or may even select Define conversion rule and then define the filter criteria.

CONVERSION RULE TO DEFINE FILTER CRITERIA

The “Define conversion rule” option provides you the Where field, featured with four different options like – From, To, Subject and Date.

  1. From Field: In this field, you can insist on a value that is either contained or not present in the From element of the email item.
  2. To Field: Alike to the From field, here you would require to provide the required specifications in the To field.
  • Subject Field: In the very similar manner, as per the need you again mention the values for Subject field:
  1. Date Field: In this field, you would need to insist on the date range and as required provide the date in the From and To fields.

CONVERSION RULE TO DEFINE FILTER CRITERIA

NOTE:

  1. Once, you define the filtering criteria, just in case, if you feel like removing a defined filter then with the single click of the Remove button you can perform the required task.
  2. You could also select the “Attachments” checkbox in order to convert entire email items along with attachments.

SAVING MBOX IN PST FILE FORMAT

 

The most striking aspect of the software is the function of allowing its user to save the data from MBOX files into PST, MSG, or EML file formats, which further could be further accessed at respective MS Outlook, Outlook Express, and Windows Live Mail email client.

Moreover, as a user you have got the option to save the recovered MBOX email items on either of the two different options while saving in Outlook PST format:

  1. New PST File
  2. Existing PST File

New or Existing PST file

The “Browse” button facilitates you to provide the destination of newly-created PST File. You have the flexibility to edit the name of newly-created PST file.

Select “Save in Existing PST File” option to save the converted MBOX file in an already-existing PST file. Finally, after successful completion of email migration procedure, the software will display the location of PST file.

SAVING MBOX on cloud-based Office 365 user accounts

To move and store the converted MBOX files into cloud-based Office 365 accounts, you got to specify the Email Id and Password of an Office 365 subscribed account.

SAVING MBOX ON CLOUD-BASED OFFICE 365 USER ACCOUNTS

The interface of the software provides the respective credentials including User Name, Password and an optional check/un-check “”Save in folder hierarchy” field. Moreover, based upon the requirement, you may also define the folder name, although you must ensure that the folder name must not contain any special character(s).

Conclusion

The utility has got clear and complex-free working environment, featured by its interactive GUI design. In fact, no technical excellence is compulsory for operating the software. Within a fraction of a few minutes, you would be able to perform the required MBOX to PST conversion.

 


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