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Outlook 2010 : Relocate PST for IMAP account

Hi there,

I need to relocate the PST file of an IMAP account, from it's default location to another local drive.

I've spent to much time trying not working solutions found in my Google search and I need a proven solution.

So please provide a solution that you know to be working, not just a result from a Google search.

INFOS:
-Outlook 2010
-OS: Windows 7 64bits and 32bits
-IMAP Server: GMAIL
-New IMAP PST file folder: D:\EMAILS\IMAP\

Thanks for your help,
Rene

Bxoz

Hi,

I'm not sure with IMAP but maybe you can try this "moving ost" how to

Go into Tools | Account Settings
[A] On the Data Files tab select the data file for the account
[B] Turn off "Cached mode" on the "advanced" tab
[C] Disable "Offline use" on the "offline folder" settings popup
And then.... you can move the .ost (in Explorer) and reference the new location to have Outlook work with it
When you've finished don't forget to re-enable "Offline use" and turn "Cached mode" back on - otherwise you'll only be able to work when connected to the remote server

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http://offbeatmammal.hubpages.com/hub/Moving_your_OST_in_Outlook_2007

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/move-an-offline-outlook-data-file-ost-HA010378297.aspx

ReneGe

ASKER

I'll try it tonight and let you know.
Thanks

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ReneGe

ASKER

Just to let you know that I'm still on this. Will follow-up soon.
Cheers,
Rene

Blue Street Tech

Ok. Thanks for the update.

ReneGe

ASKER

I'm still on this. Will update later.

Thanks and cheers

Blue Street Tech

Ok. No problem. I'm here! Thanks for the update.

ReneGe

ASKER

Guys, I'm sorry it's taking to long. Running at to many rabbits at the same time.
I'll close this question, split points and open a new one if needed.

Thanks a lot and cheers,
Rene

Blue Street Tech

I don't understand why points would be split with Bxoz (http:a#36965004) - his solution is all OST based NOT IMAP based. Caching etc. found in his articles do not even apply. Mine on the other hand is specific to your question. Please request attention and award the points properly. Thanks - I appreciate it.

ReneGe

ASKER

Oups, you are right, I was to quick on this one.
I'll see if I can fix this.
Sorry for that.

Blue Street Tech

Thanks ReneGe, I appreciate it!

ReneGe

ASKER

Thanks alias :)

Blue Street Tech

Thanks ReneGe for the points and re-pointing me! Lol. Glad I could help.