Outlook mail/folders transfer

Simply search for *.pst and *.pab this will locate the address book and the mailbox, once found you can copy the files to the new system. In the control panel configure the mail to point to the files. They can also be imported using the outlook import/export option under the file menu in outlook.

The first answer is right on but since you mentioned the .idx and .mdx files I was wondering if you were talking about Outlook Express. If so, read on.
Outlook Express handles things a little differently than Outlook. Technet articles # Q163845 and Q188854 have good instructions and explanations. You basically copy the .mbx and .idx files and delete the current folders.nch file.
Good luck and hope this helps. Take care.

sound like outlook express to me. Go to Tools, options, then maintanence tab. there is an option to change store folder. * you need to have the folder created already before you can move to it

the easiest way i have found to transfer an outlook folder is to export it and all the sub folders. Then from the new machine import it and all the e-mails will be there. the default file will be called backup.pst but you have the option of backing it up where every you choose. I usually do it to the main network drive. ANy other question e-mail me. Good luck

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