mailbox files

[Gary Metzler]

Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on my
hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these leftovers
from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't need them?
Thanks for any help.

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[Russ Valentine]

Only if you have made sure your current Outlook profile isn't using any of
them.

 

[Gary Metzler]

Hi russ,

thanks for the information. the one mailbox file is under documents and
settings administrator. The outlook pst file is under documents and
settings my name local settings.

 

[DL]

Within Outlook, Personal Folders, rt click, Properties.....check the path
And since you upgraded, also check what it states in Format, if it states
97 - 2002 there are some other things you need to do.

 

[Russ Valentine]

You need to check the path to your PST files in Outlook to see which you are
using. If you have more than one Outlook profile, check in each.

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

I'd open them in outlook using file, open, outlook data file and verify the
contents are not needed. Only then would I delete it from the hard drive.

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[Gary Metzler]

Hi DL,


I have a stupid question. How do I get to the properties to find the path
to my pst files. I forgot to mention that I am blind and use a screen
reader. I don't use a conventional mouse. Is there any easy way to view
the properties? thanks for any help.

 

[Russ Valentine]

I'm not sure how a screen reader works, but the Properties for your PST file
reside in the context menu (R click menu) of the root folder in your Outlook
profile (usually called "Personal Folders" or "Outlook Today"). The
"Advanced" Button will then expose the name of the file, including the path
statement.

 

[Gary Metzler]

Hi Diane,

What I did was put the files in the re-cycle bin and so far nothing has gone
wrong. For some reason I can't find a way to view the path to the current
files.

I'd open them in outlook using file, open, outlook data file and verify
the contents are not needed. Only then would I delete it from the hard
drive.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

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Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on
my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't
need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to: (e-mail address removed)
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger: (e-mail address removed)
Skype name: garymetz

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

I forget which Windows version you are using - if its vista, the default
path is
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

on windows xp, its
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook

just replace 'username' with your windows account name. These folders are
hidden in windows but if you use the full path, you should see the contents
easily.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

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http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi Diane,

What I did was put the files in the re-cycle bin and so far nothing has
gone wrong. For some reason I can't find a way to view the path to the
current files.

I'd open them in outlook using file, open, outlook data file and verify
the contents are not needed. Only then would I delete it from the hard
drive.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
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Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on
my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't
need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to: (e-mail address removed)
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger: (e-mail address removed)
Skype name: garymetz

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Another way to get to an overview of your pst-files is via;
File-> Data File Management...

 

[Gary Metzler]

Hi Diane,

thanks, I found the path by going into tools options mail setup. I only
have outlook.pst and related files in that folder. As I said in an erlier
post I put the mailbox files in the re-cycle bin and everything is still
working just fine. thanks again for all your help. It is much appreciated.

I forget which Windows version you are using - if its vista, the default
path is
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

on windows xp, its
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook

just replace 'username' with your windows account name. These folders are
hidden in windows but if you use the full path, you should see the
contents easily.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi Diane,

What I did was put the files in the re-cycle bin and so far nothing has
gone wrong. For some reason I can't find a way to view the path to the
current files.

I'd open them in outlook using file, open, outlook data file and verify
the contents are not needed. Only then would I delete it from the hard
drive.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072


Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on
my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't
need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to: (e-mail address removed)
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger: (e-mail address removed)
Skype name: garymetz