Outlook PST moved to new computer

[opchiasm]

Thanks in advance for any help.

I moved a PST file (outlook.pst) from a desktop to a new laptop, into
the same folder as it was on the desktop (Documents and
Settings\Bill\Local Settings\ etc).

I thought Outlook was going to open the file on first run, but it made
a new PST file, outlook1.pst. I closed Outlook, deleted the new PST
file and then directed Outlook to the original file.

Now, I seem to have a duplicate setup. In the left column, I have the
folders with a house icon at the top, but then a folder tree below
that with the same folders in it.

Thanks again for any help.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Yep, never overwrite pst-files unless you want to corrupt your profile.
Start of with a new mail profile and use Account Settings to control your
default delivery location. For details see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/newprofile.htm

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003


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Thanks in advance for any help.

I moved a PST file (outlook.pst) from a desktop to a new laptop, into
the same folder as it was on the desktop (Documents and
Settings\Bill\Local Settings\ etc).

I thought Outlook was going to open the file on first run, but it made
a new PST file, outlook1.pst. I closed Outlook, deleted the new PST
file and then directed Outlook to the original file.

Now, I seem to have a duplicate setup. In the left column, I have the
folders with a house icon at the top, but then a folder tree below
that with the same folders in it.

Thanks again for any help.

 

[opchiasm]

Thanks a lot.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

You're welcome!