If you want to replace the default outlook data file (.pst) with another file, you have to change a few things. You may want to do this if you’re upgrading to a new machine or if (like me) you like to move your datafile to a different location.
To replace the default datafile, do the following:
1. Either create a new data (.pst) file or open your old data file that you want to have as your default. Save it wherever you like. (Use File -> New -> Outlook Data File or File -> Open -> Outlook Data File)
2. Go to Tools -> Email Accounts. Select “View or Change Existing Accounts”
3. On this page, you’ll see a drop-down: “Deliver new e-mail to the following location:” Select the new datafile that you want to use as your default.
4. You’ll be alerted that Outlook must be restarted. Go ahead and close Outlook, then re-open it. Your datafile is now the default delivery location for email. You can right-click the old data file and close it if you like.
5. At this point, everything will work except that your contacts will not show up properly when you click the “To:” button. You need to re-link your contacts folder to the Address Book. If you don’t know how to do this, there’s another post here: [url]http://www.verysimple.com/support/viewtopic.php?t=203[/url]
