Change Classic Outlook to New Outlook with 2 Techniques

As per Microsoft’s outlined timeline for phased Outlook Classic (EOL), we all need to change Classic Outlook to New Outlook becomes compulsory. But mostly users don’t know how to migrate Classic Outlook to New Outlook. In this blog, we shared two techniques to migrate from Classic Outlook to New Outlook. We used a manual method and an automatic solution to convert Outlook data accurately & securely.

To use a manual workaround, the user must have a basic technical understanding of Outlook and their working functionalities. It also consists of a time-consuming procedure and risks of human errors.

Professional users who know about a secure, desktop-based automatic solution, don’t rush for a manual method. Whether they have already convert Classic Outlook to New Outlook or they want old data in New Outlook without corruption. They go with an automated solution to import Classic Outlook to New Outlook.

Using a manual method to change Outlook to new version is useful, but not for frequent use, does not guarantee full data integrity, & not suitable for bulk Outlook data processing. After reading this short intro, if you still want to use a free manual workaround, then get ready to face unknown challenges while using a manual way.

Manual Method to Change Classic Outlook to New Outlook

To manually change Classic Outlook to New Outlook, we will use a working Microsoft Outlook application to convert Classic Outlook to New Outlook account. In this manual method, we are assuming Outlook data is available inside Microsoft Outlook application. This bridge method will help us migrate Classic Outlook to New Outlook. Follow the steps below to import old Outlook data in New Outlook.

Tip: Before using this manual method, you should know this important thing about Microsoft Outlook and new Outlook. You can also go to New Outlook by turning on default toggle inside Outlook application, but you will not get your complete data in New Outlook environment.

Steps of Manual Workaround

To use this manual method, we are using a new email account to change Classic Outlook to New Outlook

1. Open Outlook on your desktop computer.
2. Go to “File” tab, click on “Add Account” button.
3. Enter “ID” with their “Password” in blank fields and click “Continue.”
4. Now, wait to configure account completely with Outlook application.
5. After that, simply drag & drop all email data inside the configured account one by one.
6. Next, configure newly account in New Outlook application on your Windows computer.
7. Done, your Classic Outlook data has been successfully migrated to New Outlook.

Limitations of Manual Method

• It involves multiple steps, which might be confusing for non-technical & newbie users.
• Mistakes while attempting all given steps can create uncertain issues with users Outlook account.
• Attempting any wrong step will lead to risk of account corruption or loss of account data.
• All the steps given above are time-consuming & not suitable for bulk data processing at once.
• Users need to drag and drop Outlook data to newly configured account individually, which is a boring process.
• To use this manual method users need for a new Outlook account along with working Outlook application.
• High chance of duplication of data while using drag & drop procedure.

These were the limitations of a manual workaround that you will might face if go with this free method to migrate Classic Outlook to New Outlook.

Automated Solution to Change Outlook to New Outlook

Now, we understand the reasons behind migration from Classic Outlook to New Outlook, and learn the manual method to change Classic Outlook to New Outlook along with its uncertain loopholes. In such cases, to move old Outlook data to New Outlook without wasting time on a manual workaround, you can use SHA-secured, desktop-based OST Converter Toolkit by MailsWare. Using this tool, you can simply convert Classic Outlook to New Outlook without hassle of account configuration & technical trouble. This program import Classic Outlook to New Outlook accurately & securely without losing data integrity in bulk at once.

Download the free trial version of this automatic tool and test its working efficiency with seamless results.

Below are listed working steps of this professional solution, follow all of them carefully to get hassle-free results.

Quick Steps of Automated Solution

1. Open the tool on your windows operating system and click next.
2. Choose “covert configured Outlook mailbox data” > “Next” button.
3. Select required folders and files from the preview windows > Next.
4. After that, choose IMAP as a saving option > enter configured Outlook ID & Password on it.
5. Then, enter IMAP Port and IMAP Host number in blank boxes.
6. Finally, click “Convert” button to change Classic Outlook to New Outlook.
7. Done! After using this tool you all data of your Classic Outlook is directly transferred to New Outlook without putting extra efforts in manual workarounds.

Benefits of Using Automatic Solution

• This tool maintains complete data integrity throughout the migration process.
• Its user-friendly interface makes this tool easy to use for all types of users, such as technical, non-technical & newbie.
• Users convert OST to Zimbra desktop with the use of same software safely.
• This tool provides a dual conversion option to import data into the tool environment.
• Users can change Classic Outlook to New Outlook folder-wise from its given preview screen.
• You can use this tool to import OST to Gmail while preserving folder hierarchy.
• Using this tool, users can migrate old Outlook data to New Outlook in batches without having a risk of account corruption.
• This tool has multiple saving options, which allow users to change their Classic Outlook data files not only in New Outlook but also in others.

These were the benefits of using an advanced automatic solution to migrate from Classic Outlook to New Outlook.

Final Thoughts

At the end of this blog on topic “Change Classic Outlook to New Outlook.” We had described two techniques to convert Classic Outlook to New Outlook. In which we firstly tested a manual method & we found that using a manual workaround is time-consuming, risky rely on a new account. Secondly, to use this free method, users are required to have basic technical knowledge of Outlook & their working features.

On the other hand, a professional suggested an automated secure solution, import Classic Outlook to New Outlook without losing & corrupting data in batches at once. This tool UI makes this tool easy to use for every user, such as technical, non-technical, & newbie.