Import Folder Structure for Outlook

If you are a heavy user of Microsoft Outlook, you probably know how important it is to have your folder structure organized the way you want it. However, creating a complex folder hierarchy with specific permissions can be a tedious and error-prone process. This is where the free utility that we are reviewing comes in.

With this utility, you can easily import the folder structure of your Outlook or Exchange account from an XML file that contains all the necessary information. You can create this XML file using the Export Outlook Folder Structure utility, and edit it in any text editor. Once you have the XML file ready, you can use this utility to import the entire hierarchy into your desired location.

The utility is flexible enough to allow you to select any mailbox, Exchange Public Folder or any other folder in Outlook. It will create the entire hierarchy and assign correct folder types (mail, contacts, calendar, tasks, and other) as well as set appropriate permissions in accordance with those stored in XML. This is particularly useful when you need to change your email provider or create a new Outlook profile or parent folder for a new project or client.

One of the biggest advantages of this utility is that it automates the process of loading the folder structure to Outlook and Exchange using batch files, scripts, and Windows Task Scheduler. This means that you can schedule it to run periodically and update the folder structures and their permission sets without any manual intervention.

Overall, we found this utility to be a powerful and convenient tool for any Outlook user looking to manage their folder hierarchy efficiently. It eliminates the need for manual folder creation and helps avoid the risk of errors and security breaches. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to streamline their Outlook workflow.