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Recover messages deleted from .pst files

A last ditch effort to recover Outlook items permanently deleted from a pst file. It works only on PSTs but there is no guarantee it will work.

How to move IMAP data files

How to move an Outlook pst file used by an IMAP account or the ost file used by Outlook 2013 IMAP and EAS accounts. . Instructions include steps to move the pst or use the ForcePSTPath registry key.

Changing the Default Data File

These instructions show you how to change the Inbox folder new messages are delivered to. This does not apply to IMAP or Exchange accounts (including Office 365 and Outlook.com) - those accounts always use their own Inbox and you need to use Rules to move messages to other folders. Along with the Inbox, the default  

Moving Outlook .pst files to a new computer

Long-time users of Microsoft Outlook know that it's relatively easy to relocate a Personal Folders .pst file from one folder or drive to another. Just exit Outlook, move the file, then restart Outlook. When Outlook says it can't find the .pst file, you'll have an opportunity to point to the new location. The process isn't  

To Secure Your Personal Folders (*.pst) File

How to password-protect Microsoft Outlook data files so other people can't read your email or view your calendar or contacts.

To Change the Default E-mail Program in Windows

A common issue with Microsoft Internet Explorer is controlling the e-mail program used when you click on a mail address on a web page. If it's not set correctly, you may get a "Can't create object" error message. In Windows 7, 8 and 10, you can set the default mail client in the Control Panel's  

Move an Outlook Personal Folders .pst File

How to move an Outlook data file (pst) to a new folder and configure Outlook to use it.

Converting Outlook Messages and Calendars

How to convert Email and Calendar to or from Microsoft Outlook format.

Converting from a MAPI Address Book to Contacts

Note: Outlook 2010 does not support the use of PAB files. It can import from a PAB only. If you have been using a third-party address book, such as Corel's, with Microsoft Outlook, you may not have a direct method to convert those addresses to the Personal Address Book or an Outlook Contacts folder. You  

Dialing Outlook Phone Numbers

The key to getting Microsoft Outlook to dial telephone numbers the way you want is to enter numbers in the right format. Any numbers outside your own country should be entered in "international" format. Also use international format for all numbers (not just those in other countries), if you do any traveling outside your country.  

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Move Deleted Items to Another Folder Automatically

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Count and List Folders in Classic Outlook

Google Workspace and Outlook with POP Mail

Import EML Files into New Outlook

Opening PST files in New Outlook

New Outlook: Show To, CC, BCC in Replies

Insert Word Document into Email using VBA

Delete Empty Folders using PowerShell

Warn Before Deleting a Contact

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Open Outlook Templates using PowerShell

Count and List Folders in Classic Outlook

Insert Word Document into Email using VBA

Warn Before Deleting a Contact

Use PowerShell to Delete Attachments

Remove RE:, FWD:, and Other Prefixes from Subject Line

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Categorize @Mentioned Messages

Send an Email When You Open Outlook

Delete Old Calendar Events using VBA

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Convert an OST to PST

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Remove password from PST

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