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The Microsoft Outlook application automatically creates an OST file, or offline folder file, when you initially configure the program to connect to an email account. A copy of your mailbox is stored in the OST file, so that you can access your mail even if you are not connected to the Internet. OST files are always stored in the same location, so you can import an alternate OST file by placing it in the proper location.

Step 1

Make sure the Microsoft Outlook application is closed and not running.

Step 2

Open the Start menu and click on the 'My Computer' icon.

Step 3

Navigate to the C:Documents and SettingsusernameLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftOutlook directory if you are using Windows XP. Windows Vista and 7 users need to navigate to the C:UserusernameLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftOutlook directory.

Step 4

Find the file named 'Outlook.ost' in the 'Outlook directory.'

Step 5

Drag-and-drop the 'Outlook.ost' file to your desktop.

Step 6

Copy the alternate OST file into the 'Outlook' directory.

Open the Outlook application. Outlook will now automatically import the new OST data and treat it as the primary OST file.

Items you will need

• PC running Windows XP or later
• Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later

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Supported Versions

Windows Operating System: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2000/98/NT/95.

Microsoft Outlook: MS Outlook 2016/2013 (both 32 bit and 64 bit)/2010/2007/2003/2002/2000/98/97.