outlook.pst default location

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It is usually under the Application Data folder, sometimes using the profile
name. However, the .pst file can live anywhere.

Why are you asking? Are you trying to find it? If you are using Windows
2000 or XP, enable searching hidden and system files and you should be able
to locate it.

I keep mine on a second hard drive so installing Outlook again just required
the deletion of the new .pst file and the File-->Open of the old.


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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer,
(e-mail address removed) asked:

| What is the default file location for outlook.pst?
|
| Thanks in advance,
| Mike
 
Well, I moved it from its default location a long time
ago, and have a palm conduit that apparently only synchs
my outlook files if the .pst is in its default location.

Any idea what the exact default location is so I can
relocate it?

Thanks again,
Mike
 
Any idea what the exact default location is so I can
relocate it?
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That depends on your version of Windows. For Windows 98, it's usually
C:\Windows\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook. For WIndows 2000 and Window
XP, it's usually
C:\Documents and Settings\{user}\Local Settings\Application
data\Microsoft\Outlook.
 
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