

If it does not exist, Outlook will drop back to the default Microsoft\Outlook location under the user account (and in Outlook 2010 and up, to My Documents\Outlook files for POP3 and additional pst files.)
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If you don't want to edit the registry directly, you can use one of these text files - you need to edit the path before changing the file extension to reg and double clicking on it to run it.īe sure the path exists before adding the key to the registry. Existing data files would need to be moved. Newly created data files will default to the location. If Outlook is open, close it then restart. String Value: ForcePSTPath with your desired data path as the value dataĬlick OK and edit the registry editor. Right click on the key and choose New then click String Value. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Outlook In Outlook 2007 (POP3, Sharepoint, and default pst files only): Use the ForcePSTPath regedit to change the default *.pst path and in Outlook 2013 and newer, the IMAP *.ost path. Using ForcePSTPath | Reusing an IMAP data file | Move the PST ost files Microsoft Exchange data files can be relocated using the ForceOSTPath key. This key works for for POP3, IMAP, and SharePoint data files but does not affect Microsoft Exchange (including ). ost files will be placed in the path entered in the registry. If you create new accounts in your profile (or create a new profile). This change will not move existing pst files in your profile. Outlook 2007 and up use the ForcePSTPath registry key to change the default data file path from C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook. Symbolic Links and Junction Points can be used. I tested the ForcePSTPath with IMAP accounts in Outlook 2010, without error. Or use the ForcePSTPath key then add the account to your profile after creating the key. In Outlook 2010, make sure you select the sent folder in More Settings. Some Outlook users report problems sending and receiving email.
