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File moved Outlook 365 .pst to storage drive but unable to send or receive.

File moved Outlook 365 .pst to storage drive but unable to send or receive.

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TheMightyElf
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05-29-2016, 08:38 PM
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I've been using Outlook for many years, but I want to transfer my two .pst files from 'My Documents' on the boot drive to another internal storage. I understand how to do that, but after moving them, I can't send or receive emails. The Outlook folder is quite large at over 60 GB, and I'd like it removed from the boot volume. Is there anything else I need to handle? Or should I set up new profiles?
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TheMightyElf
05-29-2016, 08:38 PM #1

I've been using Outlook for many years, but I want to transfer my two .pst files from 'My Documents' on the boot drive to another internal storage. I understand how to do that, but after moving them, I can't send or receive emails. The Outlook folder is quite large at over 60 GB, and I'd like it removed from the boot volume. Is there anything else I need to handle? Or should I set up new profiles?

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MrBETE
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06-05-2016, 03:19 AM
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I attempted to accomplish this by using the Outlook client. What is the size of your C drive?
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MrBETE
06-05-2016, 03:19 AM #2

I attempted to accomplish this by using the Outlook client. What is the size of your C drive?

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NinatoPvP
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06-05-2016, 08:09 AM
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Are you not attempting to change the .ost designation? You simply can't.
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NinatoPvP
06-05-2016, 08:09 AM #3

Are you not attempting to change the .ost designation? You simply can't.

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enoga
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06-14-2016, 08:47 PM
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Notify Outlook of the file relocation.
In 365, go to Files -> Account Settings; in 2007, use Tools -> Account Settings.
On the "Data files" tab, insert your new .pst file, set it as default, and remove the previous one.
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enoga
06-14-2016, 08:47 PM #4

Notify Outlook of the file relocation.
In 365, go to Files -> Account Settings; in 2007, use Tools -> Account Settings.
On the "Data files" tab, insert your new .pst file, set it as default, and remove the previous one.

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07-03-2016, 05:50 PM
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Thank you for the updates. I've transferred .pst files from my desktop to my laptop previously, and then back again when using the laptop during travel. To transfer the file, I usually just copy it to the new place when Outlook is closed, remove the original file, reopen Outlook and adjust the settings to point to the new location. That process functioned well, restoring all my folders. However, it doesn't send or receive emails properly. My laptop has a 476 GB drive; I'm worried about space since only 209 GB remain. The Outlook folder occupies around 60 GB.
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jamez22205
07-03-2016, 05:50 PM #5

Thank you for the updates. I've transferred .pst files from my desktop to my laptop previously, and then back again when using the laptop during travel. To transfer the file, I usually just copy it to the new place when Outlook is closed, remove the original file, reopen Outlook and adjust the settings to point to the new location. That process functioned well, restoring all my folders. However, it doesn't send or receive emails properly. My laptop has a 476 GB drive; I'm worried about space since only 209 GB remain. The Outlook folder occupies around 60 GB.

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07-08-2016, 08:13 AM
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With approx. 40% free space you're far away from any worries about volume being full.
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mondoelite
07-08-2016, 08:13 AM #6

With approx. 40% free space you're far away from any worries about volume being full.

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Redz0ra
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07-08-2016, 10:18 AM
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Thank you, Alabalcho. I think I also worry a lot about that.
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Redz0ra
07-08-2016, 10:18 AM #7

Thank you, Alabalcho. I think I also worry a lot about that.

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