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Moving your email from Windows Outlook to Thunderbird is a doable task if you follow these simple steps. Here's a guide to help you switch without any problem:

Step 1: Get Your Outlook Data Ready

1. First, open Microsoft Outlook.

2. Export all your email stuff from Outlook to a special file called PST. Here's what you need to do:

3. Click on "File" and choose "Open & Export."

4. Then, click "Import/Export."

5. Select "Export to a file" and click "Next."

6. Pick "Outlook Data File (.pst)" as your export choice and click "Next."

7. Now, decide which folders you want to take with you (usually, stuff like "Inbox," "Sent Items," etc.).

8. Lastly, choose where to save the PST file and click "Finish."

Step 2: Get Thunderbird on Your Computer

1. If you don't already have Mozilla Thunderbird, you need to download and install it. It's easy, just like installing any other program.

2. Once it's installed, open Thunderbird up.

Step 3: Move Your Stuff into Thunderbird

1. Now that you have Thunderbird open, go to the "Tools" menu, and click on "Import."

2. A new window will pop up. Choose "Mail" and click "Next."

3. From there, pick "Outlook" and click "Next" again.

4. Find that PST file you made when you were using Outlook, and open it up.

5. You'll get asked which things you want to bring in (like Emails, Contacts, etc.). Choose what you want and click "Next."

6. Thunderbird will ask where you want to put your Outlook stuff. Pick a place and click "Next."

Thunderbird will take your Outlook stuff and put it where you want it.

Step 4: Set Up Your Email Accounts Again

1. To get your email working in Thunderbird, go to "Tools" and pick "Account Settings."

2. Look for "Account Actions" and choose "Add Mail Account."

Follow the instructions to type in the info for your email account.

Or you can use some software like GainTools Outlook to Thunderbird Converter as this application can convert the Outlook PST files to another file format that supports Thunderbird email client easily and make the process done safely without facing any error.

If you run into any issues or have questions along the way, don't worry. Thunderbird has good support and a community where you can find help for any problems that pop up.