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Outlook 2010: How to Create a New Outlook Data File (PST)

Create an Outlook Data File (.pst)

1. On the Home tab, in the New group, click New Items, point to More Items, and then click Outlook Data File.
2. In the Create or Open Outlook Data File dialog box, in the File name box, type the name as you want it to appear in the Outlook Navigation Pane, and then click OK.
3. By default, data files are not password-protected. To add a password to your data file, under Password, type that password that you want to use in the Password and Verify Password text boxes.
   Important:  Microsoft, your Internet service provider (ISP), or your email administrator don’t have access to your password, nor can they assist you with recovering the contents of the Outlook Data File (.pst) if you forget the password.

1. Open Outlook.
2. Go to the Ribbon and select the Home tab.
3. In the New section, select New Items.
4. When the menu appears, select More Items followed by Outlook data file.

5. When the Create or Open Outlook Data File window appears, browse to the location where the file is to be located. Go to the File name textbox and input the desired name for the file. If you wish to add a password to the file, check the Add Optional Password checkbox.
6. Click the OK button.

About Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost)

Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost) created by using Microsoft Outlook 2010 are saved on your computer in the Documents\Outlook Files folder. If you are running Windows XP, these files are created in the My Documents\Outlook Files folder.