Then connection between MS Outlook and Exchange Server is validated through SSL Certificates. Because MS Outlook makes the connection with Exchange Server through the HTTPS request, it needs to trust the SSL certificate to make a secure connection. Sometimes, the SSL Certificate is self-signed rather than from a trusted authority. In such situations, the Outlook may show error while trying to connect to the Exchange Server.

Here is the error message;

“Outlook there is a problem with the proxy server’s security certificate error code 8. The security certificate is not from a trusted certifying authority. Outlook is unable to connect to the server <www.business-domain-name.com>. (Error Code 8).”

Sometimes, the SSL Certificate of the Exchange Server is signed by the Organization only and when Outlook tries to establish the connection by checking the SSL Certificate, then it does not accept it. For a secure and successful connection, Outlook requires the SSL Certificate that has been signed by the trusted and well-known authority.

Why SSL Certificates are Important in Exchange Server?

The SSL Certificates are helpful in conducting the secure email communication between your Exchange accounts. These certificates encrypt the messages through 256-bit symmetric encryption and the 2048-bit RSA Signature key. If any hacker is able to get access to your emails, then the emails will look like some gibberish as they will be encrypted and cannot be decrypted without the valid signature key.

• The SSL Certificates provides the assurance to the email client that it is not communicating to an imposter but a genuine Exchange account.
• The Outlook on the Web cannot connect with Outlook with a self-signed certificate. It requires a certificate issued through a trusted authority only.
• A valid SSL Certificate removes the needs for self-signed certificates in all the email clients.

Major Cause Behind the Error -8 Message

Apart from the incomplete SSL Security Certificate, there can be several reasons that can be behind the error – 8 messages;

• The MS Outlook installation is not complete.
• There is corruption in the installation files of MS Outlook.
• The Windows Registry files related to the MS Outlook have become corrupt.
• MS Outlook has met with any hardware or software related corruption.
• The data files from the Outlook account are hard deleted.

When Outlook faces the issues with the SSL Certificates, then your system will face many problems like the following;

• MS Outlook will crash abruptly and frequently and it will be hard to recover a mailbox from OST file.
• The computer will show the error randomly or will crash.
• The Outlook will become slower the respond to your queries.
• Many actions will be stuck for some seconds.

How to get rid of error-8 message in Outlook?

To remove the Error – 8 messages from your Outlook application while connecting to the Exchange Server account, you need to purchase an SSL Certificate from an authorized vendor. After purchasing the certificate, you can add it into your Outlook application with the help of following steps;

1. Start Outlook and go for clicking the File option in the menu bar.
2. Click Options.
3. In the Outlook Options page, go to the bottom option and click Trust Center. In the Trust Center category, click Trust Center Settings button.
4. Go to Email Security category and click the Settings button.
5. Under the Security Settings Name dropdown, choose the name for the Security Settings. Also, use the browse buttons to select the Signing Certificate and Encryption Certificate. Then click OK.
6. After coming back to Email Security Page, click all the checkboxes in the Encrypted email category. Then click Import/Export button.
7. Click ‘Import existing Digital ID from a file’. Then use the Browse button to import the digital ID File and its Password. Then click OK.

Restart Outlook and try to connect the Outlook with the Exchange Server again.

Conclusion

An SSL certificate is extremely beneficial for maintain a secure communication between the Exchange Server and the email client. But if you are facing an SSL certificate issue, then you can purchase it a suitable one from the authorized vendor.

Sometimes, the cause behind such error is the corrupt data file and it is stopping the Outlook from connecting with Exchange Server. In such a case, you should use Kernel OST Recovery tool that can retrieve the OST file data. Later, you can save the recovered data in a new PST file and add it again in the Outlook.

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Email users generally like Outlook due to its rich features and the ability to connect with multiple email servers simultaneously. Most of the time, Outlook opens smoothly, and you can see your default mailbox without any issues. Sometimes, when the user tries to open the OST file, it gives an error indicating an older OST file.

The error message says:

‘Outlook uses an old copy of your Outlook data file (.ost). Exit Outlook, delete the file, and restart Outlook. A new file will be automatically created the next time you initiate a send/receive.’

After reading, you will understand that you are using an older version of the offline OST file. To remove the error message, you should delete the OST file from its location and restart Outlook. Outlook creates a new OST file when it does not find a data file, and you can click the send/receive button.

Delete the OST file

To delete the OST file, you should know the location of the correct OST file. A different version of Outlook saves the OST files in another folder, and you should see the path to such folders.

You can copy the path and paste it in the explorer section; then, you will connect directly to the folder where the OST file is present.

You can select the OST file and delete it. But make sure that you are not deleting another account’s data file.

You can also search the data file from the Outlook application with the help of Account Settings.

1. Start Outlook and click the File option.
2. Click Account Settings>>Account Settings.
3. Select your account and go to the Data File tab, then click Open File Location.
4. The OST file is present at the opened location, and you can select and delete the file from here.

Find OST file location in Outlook 2010

In Outlook 2010, you can find and open the OST file using the following steps.

1. First, click File and then go to the Info tab.
2. Click Account Settings>>Account Settings.
3. From the account list, select the Microsoft Exchange Server and then click the Change button.
4. Further, go to the More Settings option in the Advanced tab. Click the Offline Folder File Settings.

Find OST file location in Outlook 2007

For the older version of Outlook 2007 users, you can find the OST file using the following steps.

1. Start MS Outlook and go to the Tools tab. Then click Account Settings.
2. Select the account, then click the Change button.
3. Click the More Settings button.
4. Under the Advanced tab, click the Offline Folder File Settings.
5. The whole path of the OST file will be present there, and you can click the Browse button to go to the location directly.

Recreate the OST file

The Outlook will automatically recreate the OST file when you delete the older OST file from its default location. Later, you can open your account without getting an error.

Conclusion

As the OST file is created for the Exchange Account, you should be careful while deleting the older file for creating a new one. You may delete some important unsaved information from the mailboxes. That is why you should save the OST file information in other data files. Because you are unable to take a direct backup using the manual technique, a professional method is more suitable. Kernel for OST Recovery tool can help you convert the OST file content to PST file. You can also access the corrupt and unavailable OST file and scan it for corruption.

If you are facing any error or issue due to the OST file, you should use Kernel for OST Recovery software and convert OST to PST. There is a trial version available for free usage using which users can save the first 10 items per folder.

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The majority of Outlook users understand the importance of an OST file as it can facilitate working in the offline mode. The Exchange mailboxes remain accessible during the absence of a connection with Exchange Server with the help of OST files. All the changes done during the offline mode is synchronized with the server mailbox after establishing the connection. When the OST file size grows more than the limit,  it starts to show the error related to the ill configured registries.

Several Windows Registries entries related to the OST file help the user control the size.

• MaxFileSize registry entry.

The above entry fixes the maximum size of the Outlook data file.

• WarnFileSize registry entry.

The above registry entry fixes the maximum size of data that the Outlook data file can save in the ANSI format.

• MaxLargeFileSize registry entry.

The above registry has the same properties as the MaxFileSize registry entry, but it follows the UNICODE format rather than the ANSI format.

• WarnLargeFileSize registry entry.

The above registry entry works similar to the WarnFileSize registry but follows the UNICODE format similar to the MaxLargeFileSize registry entry.

We are showing you a table with the important information related to all the registry entries.

If these registry settings are configured badly, the OST file will create problems like either it will show some error or become inactive. For example, when the size of the OST file reaches the WarnFileSize entry limit, it will stop sending or receiving emails from external users. But, if the data is shared by the internal users, then the size will grow and create issues.

Before going to the editing in the registry settings, you should take the backup of the Outlook data file so that you can restore the data if the file becomes corrupt.

Issues Related to the Wrongly Configured Outlook Registry Settings

As mentioned earlier, after reaching the size limit, the internal processes of Outlook will cease to work. Your account may stop sending or receiving emails.

When you try to move the items within the mailbox, then such action will show the error that

“Can’t move the items. The file AccountName.pst has reached its maximum size. To reduce the amount of data in this file, select some items that you no longer need, and then permanently delete them.”

A simple solution to the problem will be keeping the size difference between the MaxFileSize and WarnFileSize, and MaxLargeFileSize and WarnLargeFileSize at 5 percent more.

The proper way to deal with this issue is to split the file or compact it, but a faulty action may further corrupt the whole file rather than fixing the issue. So, there should be some precautions that you apply to the registry settings.

• Ignore the MaxFileSize Registry entry value to avoid corruption

If the MaxFileSize Registry that is exceeding the 2 GB size limit and the value is ignored, then there may not be a change in the data file behavior.

• Set the UNICODE limits beyond the value of registry entries

You may choose to increase the limit of the registry settings, and the data file will work accordingly.

Caution: Changing the limit of the registry settings may corrupt the whole data file.

Automated Solution

The OST file is extremely important for the flawless working of the Outlook application when it is configured with an Exchange account. If you are also facing problems due to the large-sized OST file, like corruption or error, you should use the Kernel for OST Recovery software and recover the mailboxes. You can also divide the large-sized OST file into multiple PST files. Also, it has several features helpful in accessing the OST file and saving it.

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A few Microsoft applications are available for Mac platforms also. They include Word to create documents, PowerPoint to make presentations, and Excel to develop spreadsheets. Similarly, Outlook for Mac application works as a smart email client to manage email data and ensure Exchange connectivity from Mac. Although the applications’ user interface is different, the features and the usefulness of all the applications remain similar.

A difference between Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Mac is their data files. Outlook for Mac uses OLM file format and saves the mailboxes in it. When the subscription of MS Office ends, then Outlook also becomes unavailable for usage. You can either upgrade the MS Office with a new license or purchase Microsoft 365 subscription with all the Office applications.

If you only want to make your email account active again, you can recreate it on any other email platform. When you change from Mac system to Windows PC, you require to change the email client also.

In this situation, you can use freeware email clients like Mozilla Thunderbird. It is an open-source application from the Mozilla organization that has created the Firefox web browser. You need not purchase any license to use it. There are several features that make it popular among the users-

• Thunderbird is available to all users without any charge.
• The user can add multiple email addresses in the application to access them at the same place.
• There is an address book facility.
• The user interface is simpler to use.
• There is an attachment reminder feature in the application.
• Users can import and export emails.
• The search feature to find data.
• There are multiple filters to apply to emails.
• Can archive email messages.

OLM to PST Conversion

Kernel for OLM to PST Converter helps you convert the OLM files to MBOX format so that you can use them in the Thunderbird application. The software chooses the offline OLM file from its location and scans it thoroughly. Then it shows multiple output formats, and you can select MBOX as the output format.

1. Start the software from the Applications menu and click the Select File option to start the process.
   

2. Click the Browse button to select the OLM file from its location.
   

3. Click Next after selecting the OLM file.
   

4. The software shows the Process Information regarding the conversion. Click the Finish button.
   

5. The software will retrieve all the content of the OLM file, and you can see the folder items by selecting them. In the Preview window, the software will show the actual content of the selected folder. Then click the Save option.
   

6. Select MBOX file as the format and click Next.
   

7. Apply filters on the data as required. Then click Next.
   

8. In the given list of email clients, select Thunderbird as the destination. Also, click the Browse button to select the destination folder for the new MBOX file. Then click Finish.
   

9. After running the migration process, the software will inform that items have been successfully saved at the given location. There is a link that will directly take you to the new MBOX file.
   

After checking the software process, you should also read some FAQs that will clear your doubts about the software.

Q. Why is there no manual solution to convert OLM files to MBOX format?

A. Actually, OLM and MBOX format do belong to two different applications and two different operating environments. OLM files are created by Outlook for Mac and MBOX by the Thunderbird application. So, there is no simple manual method to convert such files to another format.

Q. Can I run some date wise conversion with the help of software?

A. You can use the software and convert the file using the filter options. There is a date filter that you can use to convert only the important emails of a specified period and convert them.

Conclusion

When you are moving from Mac OS to Windows, there is no need to recreate the account in the new application. You can move the existing mailboxes from Outlook for Mac to Thunderbird using Kernel OLM to PST converter. The software has multiple output formats that support different applications. After the conversion, you can access the data using the supported applications.

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MS Office Suite is a highly beneficial set of applications that are available not just for Windows but also for Mac OS. MS Outlook works in the same manner in Mac OS, but with a different interface. The data file of Outlook for Mac is also different from that of Outlook (PST file). It uses OLM to save the mailboxes, and the folder hierarchy is also in accordance with the Mac OS environment.

In the present article, we will learn a simple method to import OLM files to Yahoo Mail. Yahoo Mail is a simple web-based email application popular for its simple user interface and one of the pioneers of web-based emails. The Yahoo Mail users get multiple advantages, unlike any other email client-

• With the help of IMAP/POP protocols, the user can access their accounts on multiple web browsers.
• As soon as the user creates the account, he/she gets the free 1 TB storage on all Yahoo domains (yahoo.com, ymail.com, and rocketmail.com).
• There are approximately 200 filters that can block multiple contacts, messages, and email addresses.
• Apart from Yahoo-based accounts, the user can use the different email addresses to access Yahoo Mail.
• There is an option called ‘collect mail from additional POP accounts’ to send emails to other accounts using the Yahoo interface.
• Yahoo uses 2-step authentication and a Yahoo account key to protect the account and increase security.
• For the incoming emails, it uses virus scanning and block-by-default feature to reduce online threats.
• The paid Yahoo Mail will remove the unnecessary ads from the page.
• Several compelling features give Yahoo Mail a desktop-like interface (address auto-completion, drag & drop, automatic tabs, multiple keyboard shortcuts, etc.)
• The paid Yahoo Mail users get instant support from Yahoo Technical team.
• All the transactions through Yahoo Mail and encrypted by default.

How to Import OLM Files to Yahoo Mail?

When the subscription or license for Outlook for Mac, MS Office Suite, or Microsoft 365 ends, then you can either upgrade it or convert the platform as there is no manual method to manage OLM files to Yahoo. Hence, you need to use professional converter software.

Kernel OLM to PST Converter software can access the OLM file from its location and save them to another file format or location. It can also export the emails to another email client directly. Let’s see how we can import our Outlook for Mac data to our Yahoo mailbox.

1. Start the software Kernel for OLM to PST. It shows all the interfaces on the Home screen. You can click File, then click Select File.
2. The Source File Selection wizard shows the option to Browse or search the OLM file. Click Browse if you know the location of the OLM file.
3. After you have selected the file, click Next.
4. The Information page will bring all the information about the export process. Click the Finish option.
5. The tool will retrieve all the information from the OLM file. You can check the contents of a folder and its items. You will get a preview of the selected file. Then click the Save option.
6. Under the Web-Based Email Clients, choose Yahoo as the output option. Click Next.
7. Apply the filters to the OLM file. There are several filter categories that you can use. Click Next.
   
8. In the Login ID and Password fields, input the required credentials for the Yahoo account. Then click Finish.

The tool will connect with the Yahoo account and import all the selected files to the selected folder. After the completion, you can check the Outlook for Mac emails in Yahoo Mail.

Final Words

After knowing the advantages of Yahoo Mail and its simplicity, many email users would like to extort its benefits. Whenever you want to move from Outlook for Mac to Yahoo, you should use Kernel OLM to PST Converter software. It offers multiple output formats and saving locations. It will be quite easier for you to export emails from Mac Outlook to Windows Outlook.

A free version of the software offers all the features with limited saving functionality like it will export 25 items per folder.

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ProtonMail is one of the most secure email services that emphasize the security of email messages and the protection of user data. It was developed by scientists who worked at the CERN facility in Geneva, Switzerland. It uses client-side encryption to secure the email message and its contents before sending them to the ProtonMail servers. This client-side encryption is not done by several email clients like Gmail or Outlook. The user can create their ProtonMail account on the Tor Network, Android, and iOS devices.

It was launched in 2013, but the usage with limited to the invitation only. The developers made it public in 2016, and within 4 years, it has increased its user limit to 50 million.

How does it encrypt the message?

When an email is sent from one ProtonMail account to another, then it is encrypted by default. Once it is encrypted, then only a private key from the recipient can decrypt it. When the recipients log in to their account, then their mailbox password provides the private key and decrypts the messages in their inbox.

When an email is sent from a ProtonMail account to a non-ProtonMail account, it is optional to send it with end-to-end encryption. For encryption, AES uses a user-supplied password. Then, the recipient will get a link that will open on the ProtonMail website, and the password will decrypt the email. The sender needs to provide the password through other means. The encrypted emails can be set to self-destruct after a finite time.

ProtonMail plans

ProtonMail offers a variety of plans depending on the number of emails, storage, and support.

ProtonMail has given all its focus on security during email communication. There is no ample space for a user account, and there are no other applications where you can synchronize your data. So, if the mailbox of your ProtonMail is reaching its limit, then you can export the individual mails to an external file and later import this file to Gmail, for backup purpose as well as for future use.

Export ProtonMail emails

The Plus, Professional, and Visionary accounts can export the emails to MBOX/EML format using the Import-Export feature. The free version users can directly export the specific emails to EML only. Here is the process to export ProtonMail to MBOX format.

1. Go to the following URL and download the application from there.
   https://protonmail.com/import-export Click the Download button, and the application will be saved on your computer.
2. Start the software after installing it and input the credentials of your ProtonMail account. Then click the ‘Export All’ option to start the export process. It will allow you to export the individual email addresses (Also, you can click the username and then click the Export button).
3. At the ‘Select what you’d like to export’ page, click the checkboxes to select the folders that you want to export. There are default folders, custom folders, and user-defined folders.
   

You can apply a date filter From/To and then the select format for the exported emails. The available formats are MBOX and EML.

When you have emails in mailboxes that cannot be decrypted, they will not be exported until you click the checkbox for that.

Click the Browse button to set the destination folder for the output file.

At last, click the Export button to initialize the process.

How to Import MBOX to Gmail?

When you have got an MBOX file and import it into Gmail, there is no manual solution to complete it easily. So, you require professional assistance for it. You can use Kernel MBOX to PST Converter software to get the desired results.

Kernel MBOX to PST Converter
Kernel MBOX to PST Converter is used to export MBOX file data to multiple formats and saving locations, including Gmail/Google Apps. You can add one or more MBOX files at a time and export them to Gmail. Before exporting, you can preview the entire data of the MBOX file.

For importing, you only need to input the credentials of your Gmail account after adding the MBOX file. The software will show you some filters that you can use on the MBOX data and then migrate to Gmail.

The data will migrate to their respective folders, and you can instantly check the migrated data in Gmail.

Conclusion

Kernel MBOX to PST Converter facilitates ProtonMail to Gmail migration. After you have exported ProtonMail data to the MBOX file using the Import-Export tool, then you can use the software and import MBOX files to Gmail. In Gmail, a free account gets 15 GB of space which is many times greater than the 500 MB of ProtonMail. So, you should use Kernel MBOX to PST Converter and get the benefits of a Google account.

FAQs

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It is quite a common phenomenon where users regret sending emails to someone in a hurry without recognizing the actual requirements of the recipient. But can we undo this once the email is sent? Although we can inform the recipient personally or by sending another email with an apology, there is more that you can do on your part to look it less absurd if you are an Outlook user. Let us find out how.

What is Message Recall and Replace in Outlook?

Message Recall and Replace feature in the Microsoft Outlook application allows the users to undo the action on a sent email by deleting it or replacing it with a new email. The Message Recall option retracts the email received by the recipient but not yet opened by him or her. Meanwhile, the Message Replace option allows sending another email in place of the recalled email.

Conditions to apply Recall and Replace

It is crucial to understand some conditions to utilize the Message Recall and Replace actions on Outlook for your sent emails.

• Both sender and recipient must have a Microsoft 365 or Exchange email account in the same organization
• The original sent email must be in the recipient’s Inbox folder, and he must not have read it
• The recipient must not have opened the message
• The received email must not be processed by set rule, spam filter, or add-ins
• This feature is available on Windows systems only and not on Mac systems or Outlook on the Web
• A message with Azure Information Protection cannot be recalled

Process to Recall and/or Replace a sent email in Outlook

Here is the complete process to recall or/and replace a sent email in the Microsoft Outlook application.

1. On your Outlook application, move to the Sent Items
2. Click on the email message which you want to recall.Note: Opening the sent email message is a must to perform the recall action on it.
3. Click on the Message tab on the top, click on the Actions option, and select Recall This Message from the drop-down list.
   Or click on the Message tab, click More commands…., click Actions and then select the Recall This Message option.
   
4. A dialogue box, namely Recall This Message, will get opened. Here select the first option Delete unread copies of this message to recall the message, select the checkbox saying Tell me if recall succeeds or fails for each recipient to get notified about the status of the action, and click OK.
5. If you want to recall the message and sent another in its place, select the second option Delete unread copies and replace with a new message, select the checkbox for the result notification and click OK.
6. The message window with the sent email text will get opened. You can apply the modifications or enter a completely new message or link attachments and then click the Send option to send that email again to the recipient.
7. The earlier message is recalled and replaced by a fresh one.

How to check Recall and Replace actions are successful?

Now you can check whether you have performed it right or it gets successful on your first try.

Whether your recall and replace action is successful or not depends on the email recipient’s settings. Let us know about these scenarios.

1. If the recipient has selected the option Automatically process requests and responses to meeting request and polls under the Tracking section of the Outlook Mails option (File>Options>Mail), then after the recall action, if we assume that the recipient does not read the original message, it will get deleted with the notification to the recipient.
   But in case the option is Automatically.. under the Tracing section is not selected, both original and recalled messages would appear in the recipient’s mailbox. So if he opens the original email first, the recall will get failed with both messages’ availability. But if he opens the recalled message first, the original one will get deleted, and the recall will be successful with a notification message.
2. Another case is where the recipient has recalled and replaced the sent message. Also, he had applied a rule to move the original message to the other folder and recall to the same Inbox folder or another folder (different folders for recall) then, the original message would conclude that the recall has failed irrespective of the reading status by the recipient which means both messages are available to the recipient.
3. When both original and recalled messages are moved to the same folder, and if the recalled message is opened first, the original will get deleted; but if the original message is opened first, the recall and replace would fail.

Cannot open an email? Check this out

Recall and Replace feature in the Outlook application is quite useful for every user who sent wrong emails content in a hurry or accidentally; but there are still more hardships related to the email client messages like the user is unable to open an email in Outlook. It mostly happens when the OST file is corrupted, and for heavy OST files, the manual Inbox Repair Utility will not work at all. Therefore, the best way to eliminate corruption in all types of OST files in the quickest time is to follow the Kernel for OST Recovery tool that recovers Outlook OST files to save them to PST more other formats.

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Thunderbird is an open-source email and personal information managing application that was developed by the Mozilla Foundation in 2003. It was designed to manage multiple emails accounts seamlessly with all possible features such as quick search, message grouping, and message filtering. Another feather in its cap would be the smooth functioning of Thunderbird with Google’s Gmail. However, just like any other technological glitch, even this one has a few issues which have become common. This technical interruption further leads to Thunderbird not working with Gmail.

What to do when Thunderbird is not working with Gmail?

1. Enable IMAP settings

   For Thunderbird to work with Gmail in proper sync, the primary step is to set up the IMAP. The IMAP or Internet Message Access Protocol is a standard that stores all the emails and allows multiple clients applications to view the actions taken on those emails. By enabling the IMAP settings, Thunderbird and Gmail can work together in full swing.

   Enable IMAP access through these steps-

   1. Open your Gmail account.
   2. Click on the ‘Settings’ tab present in the top right corner.
   3. Directly go to the ‘Forwarding and POP/IMAP’ section.
   4. Under the ‘IMAP access’ section, select ‘Enable IMAP’. Finally, click on ‘Save Changes.’

2. Check SMTP settings on Thunderbird

   The simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) acts as the standard of communication between various message transfer agents. It is continuously updated and modified. Any imperfections in the SMTP settings could disturb the flow of sending and receiving emails while using Thunderbird.

   Follow these steps to change the settings-

   1. Click on the Gmail account where the issue is occurring.
   2. From the top right corner, select ‘Account settings.’
   3. From the tabs present on the left side, click on ‘Server Settings’ to check it in detail.

3. Make changes to the antivirus software settings

   If the antivirus software which is installed on your computer considers Thunderbird as a potential threat, then it restricts receiving and sending of emails through it. It might be the reason behind the blocking of emails and Thunderbird not working well with Gmail.Follow these steps to modify the settings of the Antivirus

   1. On your system, go to ‘Settings.’
   2. Under ‘Update & Security,’ click on ‘Windows Security.’
   3. Click on ‘Virus & threat protection’ and then on ‘Manage Settings.’
   4. Under ‘Add or remove exclusions,’ click on ‘Add an exclusion’ and finally, select Thunderbird.

4. Move to a previous version of Thunderbird

   If the service provider does not support the current version of the Thunderbird, it is recommended to move back to the previous version. This will sort out the issue of Thunderbird not working with Gmail.

5. Contact the ISP

   In a few cases, few Internet Service providers tend to block the outgoing messages. And hence, there arises a need to contact the Service Provider to solve further the issues which are preventing Thunderbird from working well with Gmail.

Read Also: Why do we Need to Avoid Manual MBOX to PST Conversion?

6. Switch to a different email client

   Thunderbird uses MBOX formats to store emails. However, other email clients like Outlook have a plethora of features, and users can migrate to them. To access MBOX in Outlook, the files must be converted into the PST format, which is a much more advanced format. PST files have better security features and even support multiple types of data, including emails, contacts, tasks, calendars, and notes. Converting an MBOX file to a PST is tricky and should be done with care and accurate information about both types of formats. A professional tool can also be used to complete the process in a jiffy. One such tool is the Kernel MBOX to PST Converter tool, which can easily convert MBOX to PST format. It is ideal for users who do not have the right amount of technical knowledge required to carry out the task through manual methods.

Conclusion

Thunderbird is an email managing application developed by Mozilla Foundation. But it does have a few common issues when working with Gmail. To begin with, make sure the IMAP and SMTP settings are enabled in the Gmail and Thunderbird accounts. In addition, check if the antivirus software on your system is restricting the sending and receiving of emails. There are times when the current version of Thunderbird is not supported by the service provider. Here, you need to move back to a previous version or contact the Internet Service Provider if the issue of Thunderbird not working with Gmail still exists. Also, you can think of switching Thunderbird to Outlook by converting MBOX files to PST format.

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Are you using MS Outlook to perform professional email communication by adding multiple accounts from different email servers? Then you may be aware of the important feature that can also help you work in the offline mode. The Offline Storage Table (OST) is the data file that handles the offline work. If your Outlook application shows the error that Outlook Data File (OST) cannot be configured, it is badly affected. Read the following article to remove such errors and reaccess the account.

Introduction

OST files in Outlook do not disable the account when connecting with the email server is not possible. You can continue to access messages and write new emails that will be delivered later. The changes are updated when the connection with the server is established again. Generally, the OST file is generated with two types of account configurations – first with the Exchange Server account in Cached Exchange Mode. The second is with webmail in IMAP configuration. Outlook creates a new container for both these accounts, the exact copy of the mailbox, and provides it an OST extension. Sometimes, Outlook shows the error that ‘Your Outlook Data file cannot be configured when accessing the account.’
Reasons behind the Outlook Data File Cannot be configured in Outlook error
There are 3-4 manual troubleshooting methods that you can use to repair, recreate, and recover mailboxes from OST files. But first, you should check the correct reason behind the error and check which method can remove the error better.

1. Improper system shutdowns

If you were working on your Outlook when the computer/laptop shutdown improperly, it can corrupt the OST file.

2. Application crashes

MS Outlook is like any other application; if it crashes when a transaction or change is midway, it will corrupt the whole application.

3. Corrupt data file

The OST file can become corrupt due to various reasons like bad synchronization, malware attack, spyware attack, user mishandling, hardware error, logical error, etc.

4. Roaming profile error

A roaming profile in Outlook is when Outlook is installed on a different computer in the shared network, and the user tries to access the profile from another computer. A bad connection can corrupt this roaming profile.

5. Missing OST file

If you are exporting or importing OST files from another account and the application/system crashed midway, it will have an incomplete file and cause the error message.

Best solutions to fix the error

When you have found the correct reason behind the error, you can go for a proper fix to remove the error. You should use these methods one by one. Same methods can be used to Fix the Outlook error “OST is not an Outlook Data File” error also.

• Recreate OST file

The OST file is generated automatically when the user connects Outlook with Exchange Server in the cached exchange mode. If the current OST file is corrupt, then you should remove it and then restart the account. It will create a new OST file again.

1. Click File in Outlook, then go to Info section. There, click Account Settings>>Account Settings.
2. Select the account showing the error and go to the Data Files section. Click Open File Location.
3. Select OST file, right-click and click Delete.
4. Now restart Outlook, and it will create a new OST file for the same account. It would not show any error if the account settings were correct.

Sometimes the file faces corruption due to problems in Windows. Malware can affect multiple files, including the Outlook data file, and you should scan the whole system and check for serious system problems.

1. You can open a command prompt as Administrator. Then type sfc /scannow and start the scan.

Let the scan complete and see if it finds any problem, you should fix them.

If you had imported the data file from any other account or source, you should check its file path. Because the path may have changed or modified unknowingly, and now the file is inaccessible to the account.

ScanPST tool can also scan OST files for corruption and integrity-related issues. It is an inbuilt service that helps in recovering and fixing minor problems in the data file. You can start it and access the OST file from its default location. Then, scan it by clicking the repair button.

Fixing “Outlook Cannot Synchronize Subscribed Folders” Error and other similar issues can occur after an OST file is corrupted severely. Any manual scan like ScanPST cannot completely recover it. You can either recreate the OST file or remove the account and add it again. But, if you use professional recovery software, it will repair the OST file and recover its data so that you can restore actual data without any loss.

Conclusion

Kernel for OST recovery tool can handle deep corruption in OST files. If you are getting a configuration error while accessing your Outlook with Exchange/IMAP account, you should use the software to recover the complete mailbox. Later, it will provide multiple destinations like PST files, live Exchange, Office 365, or Gmail, where the mailbox contents can be saved for further use.

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MBOX file format is used extensively by various email clients like Mozilla Thunderbird, Spicebird, Apple Mail, Opera Mail, Entourage, etc., to store email messages. Despite its massive usage, there are certain security issues with this format. Also, MBOX file format is not supported by Microsoft applications which include the leading email client- MS Outlook. To make the content more accessible, MBOX file data can be imported into the user’s Gmail account.

This article talks about methods to import MBOX to Gmail using Outlook itself.

A manual method to import MBOX to Gmail using Outlook

To begin with, there is no direct method where MBOX content can be transferred into the Gmail account.

These steps need to be taken for a smooth import process-

1. Add a Gmail account in Outlook
2. Turn on the IMAP settings in Gmail
3. Convert MBOX to PST & import to Outlook

1. Add a Gmail Account in Outlook

   It is necessary to add the Gmail account to which you want to export the data from the MBOX file.

   • STEP 1 – Open the MS Outlook application on your system and click on “File.”
   • STEP 2 – Click on “Account Settings” under the same heading.
   • STEP 3 – A new window will be displayed. Click on “New.”
   • STEP 4 – Mention your email details and click on “Connect.”

2. Turn on the IMAP Settings in Gmail

   IMAP enables users to access their emails from anywhere and any device. By switching this setting on, users can view emails from Outlook as well.

   • STEP 1- Open your Gmail account and click on “Settings.”
   • STEP 2 – From the drop-down menu, click on “See all settings.”
   • STEP 3 – Move to the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab, scroll down to IMAP access and click on “Enable IMAP”. Finally, click on “Save changes.”

3. Convert MBOX to PST & import to Outlook

   Microsoft Outlook does not support MBOX file format. It stores all the data in a PST file. Hence, all the MBOX files need to be converted into the PST format. Due to the complexity and confidentiality involved, using professional software is the best resort. Kernel for MBOX to PST helps to carry the task within a few clicks.
   However, these manual steps can also prove to be helpful:

   • STEP 1 – Click on “File” in Outlook.
   • STEP 2 – From the left panel, click on “Open & Export.”
   • STEP 3 – Click on “Import/Export”.
   • STEP 4 – The Import and Export Wizard will appear; click on “Import from another program or file.”
     
   • STEP 5 – Choose “Outlook Data File (.pst)” and click on “Next.”
   • STEP 6 – Click on “Browse” to select the converted MBOX file and click on “Next.”
     
   • STEP 7 – Choose the email account and click on “Finish.”
   • STEP 8 – The data will be displayed in the previously selected location.

Disadvantages of Manual Methods:

• Manual methods are cumbersome and require a lot of time and effort.
• It is not ideal when you want to import multiple MBOX to Gmail using Outlook.
• This method can be carried by a professional who has adequate technical knowledge about Outlook. Beginners might struggle with this a bit.
• A huge risk of losing the data is there.

Import MBOX to Gmail in a jiffy-

As mentioned earlier, there are various disadvantages to manual methods, especially when dealing with crucial professional data. An easier approach is to opt for professional software like the Kernel MBOX to PST, which gets work done in a jiffy, maintaining the integrity and security of the data involved.

The tool allows its users to migrate their MBOX files into web clients like Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo, iCloud, AOL, etc., while being selective about the data using various filters. It shares good compatibility with all the versions of the Windows operating system.

Follow these steps to import MBOX to Gmail:

• STEP 1 – Install the Kernel MBOX to PST on your system.
• STEP 2 – Click on “Browse” to add the MBOX file or folder. Then, click on “Finish.”
• STEP 3 – A comprehensive preview will be generated once you select the items.
• STEP 4 – From the list of saving options, click on “Gmail” and then on “Next.”
• STEP 5 – You can add filters to import specific items only. Click on “Next.”
• STEP 6 – You can type the login credentials and click on “Finish.”
• STEP 7 – The data will be imported to the Gmail account successfully.

Conclusion

To begin with, there is no direct method to import MBOX to Gmail using Outlook. The manual method is lengthy and can be carried out only by a sound professional. It involves setting up the Gmail account in Outlook, enabling IMAP settings, converting MBOX files to PST, and transferring it to the Gmail mailbox. This entire process could be done quickly while keeping the data secure by using professional software like the Kernel for MBOX to PST. The tool is also capable to import Apple mail MBOX file to Outlook PST without any interruption.

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