Outlook .PST Files - Where Are They Kept?

THE DEFAULT LOCATION FOR .PST FILES IN WINDOWS XP:  
"c:\documents and settings\(username)\Local Settings\Application data\Microsoft\Outlook"
However they can be kept anywhere.

It is recommended that the .pst files be kept in this default location until archived. If they are ready to be archived, it is recommended that they be kept on an external hard drive or burned to CD/DVD. Just remember that DVDs have a capacity of 4.7gb, so keeping .pst files no larger than 4gb is a good idea.

TO FIND OUT WHERE A CURRENTLY LOADED .PST FILE RESIDES:
1. Right-click on the pst file
2. Left-click on "Properties for (personal folder name)"

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3. Click the "Advanced" button

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4.This is the path where you can find the .pst file. Simply highlight the path, then copy and paste this path (minus the .pst file) into windows explorer to find the .pst file.

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TO SEARCH FOR .PST FILES ON YOUR MACHINE:
1. Right-click on the "C" drive (or other drive letter if stored on an external drive)
2. Click on the "Search" option

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3. In the search dialog under the "All or part of the file name" option, type "*.pst" (do not include the quotes). This will search your hard drive for all of the .pst files on your drive.

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4. Scroll down to the "More advanced Options" Be sure to place checks in the boxes for "Search system folders", "Search hidden files and folders", and "Search sub folders".
5. Click "Search" and the results should appear on the right side of the dialog in just a few minutes.

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