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How to add new Outlook PST file for Microsoft Outlook 2007?

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Introduction

This article is intended for Microsoft Outlook 2007 users who need to back up or organize their emails by adding a new Personal Storage Table (.pst) file. It covers the step-by-step process for creating and configuring a new .pst file, which is useful when managing large volumes of email or preparing for data migration.

Important Note: Outlook 2007 is an outdated version and no longer receives support or security updates from Microsoft. It is highly recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Outlook to ensure security and compatibility with modern systems.

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Prerequisite

  • Microsoft Outlook 2007 installed
  • You have administrative access to create and manage the Outlook Data files
  • Ensure you have sufficient storage space on your computer for the new .pst file

 

Steps to add new Outlook .pst file

  1.  Open Microsoft Outlook.  Click on [Tools], and then select [Account Settings]

 

2.   Choose the email account name then click on [Change Folder]

 

3.  Click on [New Outlook Data File] to create a new PST file

 

4. Choose [Office Outlook Personal Folder (.pst)] to create PST file for Microsoft Outlook 2007 version

 

5. Name the new PST file and click [OK]

 

6. Create Name for the PST folder and click [OK]

 

7.Choose the folder for all new incoming mail will store, click [OK]

 

8.  Done and click [CLOSE]

 

Conclusion

By following these steps, you will have successfully created a new .pst file in Microsoft Outlook 2007. This allows you to effectively manage and back up your email data, ensuring your Outlook mailbox remains organized and optimized for performance.

 

Article posted on 25 March 2020.