
Include subfolders is selected by default. The top folder - usually Personal Folders, Outlook Data File, or your email address as in the above picture- is selected automatically. The default settings usually don not need to be changed.įigure 10: Import items from Outlook Data File If a password was assigned to the Outlook Data File (.pst), you are prompted to enter the password, and then click OK.NOTE: Under Options, it is recommended that you click Do not import duplicates unless you want the imported information to replace or duplicate items already in Outlook.įigure 9: Set location for the pst file to import/li> You can then make a copy of this file, and place it on your target machine, ready to be imported.
If you want to export items for multiple accounts, repeat these steps for each account.
If you are exporting to an existing Outlook Data File (.pst) that is password protected, in the Outlook Data File Password dialog box, enter the password, and then click OK. In the Outlook Data File Password dialog box, enter the password, and then click OK. When the Create Outlook Data File dialog box appears enter the password in the Password and Verify Password fields, then click OK. If you are creating a new Outlook Data File (.pst), an optional password can help protect the file. The export begins immediately unless a new Outlook Data File (.pst) is created or the export is to an existing file that is password protected. If you are exporting to an existing Outlook Data File (.pst), under Options, specify what to do when exporting items that already exist in the file. Ensure to change the file name if you want to create a new file instead of using the existing file. NOTE: If you have previously used the export feature, the previous folder location and file name appear.