
If a folder does not exist in Outlook, it will be created. The default selection of Import items into the same folder in matches the folders from the imported file to the folders in Outlook. All folders under the folder selected will be imported. Include subfolders is selected by default. The top folder - usually Personal Folders, Outlook Data File, or your email address as in the above picture- is selected automatically. The default settings usually don not need to be changed.įigure 10: Import items from Outlook Data File

When the Create Outlook Data File dialog box appears enter the password in the Password and Verify Password fields, then click OK. If you are creating a new Outlook Data File (.pst), an optional password can help protect the file.

The export begins immediately unless a new Outlook Data File (.pst) is created or the export is to an existing file that is password protected.If you are exporting to an existing Outlook Data File (.pst), under Options, specify what to do when exporting items that already exist in the file.Ensure to change the file name if you want to create a new file instead of using the existing file. NOTE: If you have previously used the export feature, the previous folder location and file name appear.
