How can I mount a data file (pst) in new outlook. In the classic version this is doable through the File menu which is not available in new outlook.

Anonymous
2024-03-07T03:16:33+00:00

Need to create a pst file and upload a previously created pst file into outlook. This was an effortless exercise in classic outlook with readily available option in File menu. How do I get to that functionality in the new outlook.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-07-10T13:35:21+00:00

    Hi Fellow Microsoft products users

    Having read through some of the attached comments, I have decided to stick with my old Microsoft Office 2010 version of Outlook 14.0.7268.5000 with local (.pst) file backed up daily to an external HDD until they sort this mess out.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-06T19:36:59+00:00

    I'm facing this issue and I don't have PST file and I don't know why

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-14T21:45:54+00:00

    Exactly. When you change computers or need data exports a pst is essential. Why call it outlook if it doesn't work by mounting your existing pst. the different file formats of Windows mail (New Outlook) is why i stopped using it 30 years ago.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-04-09T22:02:03+00:00

    Sure, apologies - I was on W11 23H2 and had problems upgrading to W11 24H2. The problem below is the one I'm describing.

    I downloaded the free tool numerous people recommended and it showed that my reserved space was @ 93% full. Whereas using the diskmgmnt.msc, it showed 100% free....go figure. I followed the Cmd instructions on how to clear the fonts from the reserved fonts dir and it freed-up about 25%. I rebooted and tried again, it took about an hour for the full process to run and restart. (HP Z Book with i7 processor). However, my Surface Pro and MSI Cubi 5 devices were also running W11 23H2 upgraded without issues.

    Yes, I'm talking about the standard windows desktop and the latest M365 Outlook.

    Following the upgrade to 24H2, it forced me to start the new Outlook so I checked the .pst issue and found out it had been resolved per my update.

    Cheers

    MC

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-04-09T17:54:56+00:00

    MC, OK, good to know. A couple of questions - when you say "latest versions of Windows", what exactly is the release number? You also mention a couple of challenges - any hints or suggestions about those? And lastly, because this has been a recurring and (for me) frustrating issue, you are talking about Outlook Desktop, correct?

    Thanks.

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