.pst file location change

[Guest]

Is there a way to change the file location for .pst (the main data file for
Outlook)? I use a portable drive and it would be great to have 2 or more PCs
use the same data file as I move from one PC to another.

I can see that as the default the file is located in Local Settings\App
Data\MS\OL
Thank you!

 

[Henry Craven {SBS-MVP}]

Sure.
Just shut down Outlook and move the .pst file.

When you open outlook it will complain that it can't find the file and give
you the opportunity to point/navigate to it.
do so and it should open as per normal.

 

[Guest]

That was the trick!
Thanks Henry!!
Steve

Sure.
Just shut down Outlook and move the .pst file.

When you open outlook it will complain that it can't find the file and give
you the opportunity to point/navigate to it.
do so and it should open as per normal.

 

[Gordon]

Is there a way to change the file location for .pst (the main data file
for
Outlook)? I use a portable drive and it would be great to have 2 or more
PCs
use the same data file as I move from one PC to another.

I can see that as the default the file is located in Local Settings\App
Data\MS\OL
Thank you!

In addition to what Henry has said, just make sure that Outlook really IS
closed before you remove the portable drive.....to avoid any chance of pst
file corruption.

 

[Guest]

Definately! My rule of thumb is I never disconnect my portable drive until
after logging off. I use it as my main data drive between 2 PC's. My PCs
'C' drives are only used for the OS, Programs and the location I back-up
(daily) my portable into. It's an awesome set-up I've used for a number of
years and it works great. Even all my emails travel with me.
Thx
Steve

 

[Henry Craven {SBS-MVP}]

Glad you have it working.

Just a note. You should seriously think about encrypting that portable drive
as it doubtlessly now contains sensitive information and while we all hope
that it never happens the reality is that losses and thefts -do- occur.

If it didn't come with an Encryption and/or hidden partition facility then
there are 3rd party ones that would make a good investment.

 

[Guest]

Actually that does concern me. Can you please suggest a couple 3rd party s/w?
Steve

 

[Henry Craven {SBS-MVP}]

I've heard good things about Drivecrypt.
http://www.securstar.com/products_drivecrypt.php

and then there are free ones like Truecrypt
http://4sysops.com/archives/truecrypt-free-disk-encryption-for-windows-and-linux/