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Q135062: XCLN: How to Import Folders from a .PST File

Article: Q135062
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WINDOWS:4.0,5.0,8.0x
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage
Last Modified: 17-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Windows 3.x client, versions 4.0, 5.0 
- Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client, versions 4.0, 5.0 
- Microsoft Exchange Windows 95/98 client, versions 4.0, 5.0 
- Microsoft Outlook 97, versions 8.01, 8.02, 8.03 
- Microsoft Windows Messaging 
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SUMMARY
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Unlike Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, Microsoft Exchange Windows clients do not
allow you to directly import folders using the File Import command.

In Microsoft Exchange, the File Import command imports Microsoft Mail .MMF files,
as well as Microsoft Exchange personal address book (.PAB) files.

MORE INFORMATION
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To import folders from a .PST file, you must first add the .PST file to your
profile:

1. In the Microsoft Exchange Windows client, choose Services on the Tools menu.

2. Click Add.

3. Select Personal Folders in the Available Information Services list box.

  If you do not have Personal Folders as one of the available information
  services, contact your Microsoft Exchange administrator. The appropriate
  information service is not installed on your computer and you will need to
  reinstall the Microsoft Exchange client.

4. Click OK. A dialog box will appear, asking you for the name of the .PST file
  you want to open. If this file does not exist, a new (empty) file will be
  created. If this file does exist, select the .PST file from which you want to
  import the folders.

The folders from the new .PST file are listed along with your other folders. You
can move or copy folders or messages between the new .PST and your other .PSTs
or folders.

Additional query words: faq


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Keywords          : kbusage 
Technology        : kbOutlookSearch kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange400 kbExchangeClientSearch kbZNotKeyword kbZNotKeyword2 kbOutlook97Search kbZNotKeyword3 kbOutlook801 kbOutlook802 kbOutlook803 kbWinMessaging kbExchange400NT kbExchange500NT kbExchange400Win95 kbExchange500Win95
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,5.0,8.0x

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