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PST File Same Size After Archiving

After archiving about half the messages in Microsoft Outlook 2003, the main PST file has not changed in size. Isn't the point of archiving to keep the size of the PST file under control?

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Try compacting it. I believe the .pst format is a lot like databases in which removed records are "...

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Shrinking the Main PST file used by Outlook

I have a very large PST file in Outlook (about 4 GB). I use Outlook for all of my POP email and I like to keep all of my deleted and sent emails for future reference (I can search them in Google Desktop Search). I REALLY want to shrink my PST file considerably...

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Hello bartonsurfer-ga, Outlook slowly compresses the file in the background over time. You can force...

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How can I convert Mac Outlook 2001 PST files to Windows Outlook 2003 PST files?

Is there a way to convert a .PST file created by Outlook 2001 for the Mac into a .PST file that can be read by Outlook 2003 on the PC? Our company's e-mail is run on Exchange. Our marketing department uses mostly Macs. Up until now, we've been using...

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Entourage 2004 supports PSTs. *But you gotta download all the updates from the www.microsoft.com/mac...

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Outlook .pst file crashes and burns

How should I handle a POP 19.6GB Outlook 2007 .pst file that is bugging the heck out and crashing daily? I believe I need to: a) Reduce the file size now, and b) implement a better strategy for the future My boss has tasked me with clearing up his email...

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Method 3: Split your large .pst file into several smaller .pst files.

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Lotus Notes (NSF) to Outlook (PST)..?

Hi, I am using Lotus Notes as my corporate email client and I have created a personal archive database called vipin.nsf. I am archiving my day to day emails into this archive file. However, soon I will be moving to the client place where they are using...

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All conversion software are paid softwares .... as far as i know ... Please try one of this methods...

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copying outlook from one computer to another + corrupt pst file

want to make carbon copy of outlook from one computer (A) onto another computer (B)- and Computer B will not allow me to import pst files facts: (1) B has corrupt scanpst and I am currently unable to import any pst files. Error message is: "errors...

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claire... First of all, you're probably getting the error when copying to the Maxtor drive because...

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Outlook - "pst" file - problems - too big?

This concerns Outlook 2000, running on Windows 2000. Lately, Outlook often does not open, or freezes after opening. (I also have Norton Security Professional, with Security protection, firewall, etc., usually ON, which maybe be relevant.) What could...

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Hi again, Its possible that Outlook works differently than Outlook Express and all folders are indeed...

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I cannot open archieved pst file in outlook 2010, can someone help me

Сan some one help me to open my pst file which I had cut copied while moving on to new Laptop, now I cannot open this file in outlook 2010. I tried repairing the file using scanpst and other demo version from kernel and other software... most of them...

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Outlook Recovery Kit http://www.all-recovery-inc.com/#!/outlook Read this : http://www.filerepairforum...

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When i import PST files in microsoft outlook after reformatting my computer, the PST file holding my yahoo?

email account tends to download all the mails all over again!! which is not case when i import the PST file holding my gmail accounts. Can someone help me with this? I have tried import PST file holding hte yahoo account in all possible manners but it...

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Microsoft Outlook 2002 (XP) and 2003 From the Tools menu, choose Email Accounts. Select the radio button...

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How do I convert a .PST file to a .CSV file?

I cannot load MS Office on my Windows 7 based computer. As a result, I had to quit using Outlook and start using Gmail. I want to import all my contacts, from the Outlook.pst file, into Gmail contacts. Gmail will only import a CSV file. Is there a way...

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As far as I know, the only way to do that is to load the PST back in to a working outlook. Once in there...

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