Copying Outlook Files

Factual Questions
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Hi All …

Need answer fast

I am trying to transfer all my email from an old an unreliable laptop to a newer one

When I export using the outlook function - it is encrypting my files, and the computer, for whatever reason, likes to freeze when I try to uncheck the encryption box in properties

Instead of exporting - can I just go directly to the file location, copy the .pst file and then import to the new computer from the portable hardrive, without having to go through the “export” malarkey?

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I’m guessing I should use the files in the app data folder?

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By default, an Microsoft Outlook PST file is located at: “C:\Users\ \AppData\Local\MicrosoftOutlook” under Windows 7 or Vista and at: C:\Documents and Settings\ \Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\ under Windows XP. To learn the exact location of your PST file go to “Tools”>”Options”>”Mail Setup”>”Data Files” in case you are using Outlook 2002 to 2007. If you are using Outlook 2010 go to “File”>”Info”>”Account Settings”>”Account Settings”>”Data Files”.

The link also includes instructions for copying it to a new computer and opening it from a new Outlook installation.