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Transfer of emails from Hosted Exchange

Hi,
We currently have a client hosted on an Intermedia Exchange mailbox using Outlook to access their email. However we need to move them to another system, but need to ensure there is no loss of historic emails from their exchange mailbox.
Any advice on how to backup their current emails and transfer them to another account/PC and any of the likely pitfalls would be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
David.
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This is what the .pst files are created for.  They are kinda like Outlook's version of .zip files.  Go to File > New > Outlook Data File > then place it on your desktop and give it a name.  It will map as a folder in the left side of Outlook for you to drag and drop his emails in.  

You can then take the actual .pst file from the desktop and burn it to a CD or transfer it to the other account.  Once the new account is set up, just go to File > Open > Outlook data file and select the file.  It will again map as a folder and have all the email inside.  Just drag and drop into his new mailbox / inbox.

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To: Mestha,

Could you provide a link with details on how to do the above.

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Richard
I am not aware of any single link on the above. You will need to use Google to find how to do each step individually. I am not writing it all out as that is a poor use of my time.

Simon.
To: Mestha,

If a link is not available some brief instructions would be great,

Thanks
Richard
What more can I say than the above?
Seriously, wring anything more is a poor waste of my time. All of the above can be found by a few searches of the Outlook help or Google.

Remember - I am not paid to answer your questions. I am giving up my spare time.

Simon.
Thanks very much. That was a very accurate & detailed description & something that i will definately use in the future.