Transfering emails to another comp

[Ian B]

Hi All

A relative, who uses Outook for her email, has just bought another
computer and would like to transfer ALL her mail on to the new comp en
masse. She has no network, just a DVD writer. I don't use Outlook and
she hasn't a clue where to start. Can anyone tell me where the
default folder is that holds her emails and if it would it be possible
to copy this folder to disc and then paste into same on new comp.
Would there be any problem with this or does anyone have any other
suggestions.

Thanks for any help

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's where all the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

 

[Ian B]

The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's where
all the mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or
transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

Cheers Russ

I've passed on the info