Garyrhodes said:
I have been moved to another computer. How do I move my Outlook files
to the new computer. I am a computer dummy.
The only file you actually need is your PST file. With Outlook closed, copy
the PST to a CD using whatever software you have to burn a cd. I prefer
using Windows XP's built-in burning ability (i.e., drag-and-drop to the CD).
The PST is usually in a hidden folder whose path is %UserProfile%\Local
Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook.
On the other PC, copy the PST from CD and place it in any folder you want
(including the default folder), taking care to not overwrite any PST of the
same name. After copying, remove the read-only attribute. Start Outlook
and click File>Open>Outlook Data File. Browse to the PST, select it, and
click OK. It will open, showing you all your Outlook items. Then, if you
wish, you can make the PST your delivery location with Tools>E-mail
Accounts>Next. Look at the lower left for a drop-down labeled "Deliver new
e-mail to the following location".
