To open a .PST file in Outlook, follow these steps:
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Open Outlook: Launch the Microsoft Outlook application.
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Navigate to Open Outlook Data File:
- Click on the File tab located in the top-left corner.
- Select Open & Export.
- Choose Open Outlook Data File.
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Select the .PST file: In the file explorer window that appears, browse to the location where your .PST file is stored. Select the desired .pst file.
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Click Open: Click the Open button.
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Access the File: Once opened, the .PST file will appear in your folder pane within Outlook, typically at the bottom of your email accounts and other data files. You can then access the emails, contacts, calendar items, and other data stored within the .PST file.
Note: Depending on how Outlook is set up, the folder where the .PST file resides may vary.