PST location

[pkramerf]

Is there a way to change the location of existing PST files in Outlook 2003
(so not the default location for new ones) by registry, policy, whatever. But
not having the end-user involved!

Tnxs

 

[Roady [MVP]]

No, because of dependencies you should Outlook manage the change. What you
can do is copy the pst-files to the new location and instruct the users
where they can find them. When you move a pst-file, Outlook will nag for the
new location when Outlook is started the next time.

 

[pkramerf]

It is no option to let the users do this. (inacceptable fror the client). I
know Outlook uses some binarie entries in the registry but I forgot their
location. Or as alternative, change the profiles with the customization
wizard?

BTW, I know that this situation is absurd (Totally worong usage of PST
files), but for the moment it is as it is.


Tnxs

Paul

 

[Gordon]

It is no option to let the users do this. (inacceptable fror the client).

Is the client wanting to re-locate pst files onto a network drive for backup
purposes? Because if so, you need to inform the client that MS does not
support pst files over a network, and that any loss of data (and there WILL
be) is at the client's own liability?

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Correct, part of it is stored here;
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
Messaging Subsystem

There are also other dependencies in the pst-file which is written by
Outlook when make the change via the interface. Only modifying the registry
key could result in a corrupt mail profile. It is also the reason why you
should never overwrite existing pst-files.

The tools provided by the ORK are not designed for relocating pst-files but
for making profile changes.

Just curious; why do you want to move the pst-files?