Syncing .pst files two computers

[Russ]

Using Windows 7, Outlook 2003 ...

I like to sync the two .pst files on my Desktop and Laptop. I've been doing
it for years by copying the .pst file on one computer and placing it on the
desktop of the other. I then import the file to Outlook. I then repeat the
process in the other direction, copying the new .pst file that has just been
made through the import, placing it on the desktop of the other computer, and
importing to Outlook.

This works, but there must be a better way! Any suggestions?

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

unless you use 3rd party software, that is the best way.
See http://slipstick.me/sync for methods and software.

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[Russ]

Ah, the answer I was afraid I'd get ... Thanks Diane. No, I'm not willing to
pay $40 (or $79) for software that saves me 4 or 5 minutes a week. I am a bit
disappointed that "Sync Center", which is a part of Windows 7 (at least the
Ultimate Edition) won't do this. Evidently it is to be used to sync
multimedia files or, perhaps Public files). I'm not yet ready to allow my
..pst files to be shared with the Public yet, though I would have allowed it
to be shared with my Homegroup, which might have worked if it were possible.

I've seen slipsticks web page, but, frankly, couldn't figure out how the
links work. I seemed to be caught in a loop. If I'd had spent more time,
maybe I could figure it out, but after all, I only have a MA in Math.

Russ

unless you use 3rd party software, that is the best way.
See http://slipstick.me/sync for methods and software.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

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

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Using Windows 7, Outlook 2003 ...

I like to sync the two .pst files on my Desktop and Laptop. I've been
doing
it for years by copying the .pst file on one computer and placing it on
the
desktop of the other. I then import the file to Outlook. I then repeat the
process in the other direction, copying the new .pst file that has just
been
made through the import, placing it on the desktop of the other computer,
and
importing to Outlook.

This works, but there must be a better way! Any suggestions?

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Which links loop? They should all go to somewhere, not in a loop.

PST's aren't good candidates for syncing using sync center - outlook keeps
them locked when in use and since they are usually very large, sync is slow.


--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

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Ah, the answer I was afraid I'd get ... Thanks Diane. No, I'm not willing
to
pay $40 (or $79) for software that saves me 4 or 5 minutes a week. I am a
bit
disappointed that "Sync Center", which is a part of Windows 7 (at least
the
Ultimate Edition) won't do this. Evidently it is to be used to sync
multimedia files or, perhaps Public files). I'm not yet ready to allow my
.pst files to be shared with the Public yet, though I would have allowed
it
to be shared with my Homegroup, which might have worked if it were
possible.

I've seen slipsticks web page, but, frankly, couldn't figure out how the
links work. I seemed to be caught in a loop. If I'd had spent more time,
maybe I could figure it out, but after all, I only have a MA in Math.

Russ

unless you use 3rd party software, that is the best way.
See http://slipstick.me/sync for methods and software.

--
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]

Do you keep Outlook open 24/7? Vote in our poll:
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=22205

Using Windows 7, Outlook 2003 ...

I like to sync the two .pst files on my Desktop and Laptop. I've been
doing
it for years by copying the .pst file on one computer and placing it on
the
desktop of the other. I then import the file to Outlook. I then repeat
the
process in the other direction, copying the new .pst file that has just
been
made through the import, placing it on the desktop of the other
computer,
and
importing to Outlook.

This works, but there must be a better way! Any suggestions?