Microsoft KB Archive/817956

= Second .pst File Is Created When You Move .pst File =

Article ID: 817956

Article Last Modified on 1/9/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
 * Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to move your Personal Folders (.pst) file to a different location, a second .pst file is created.



CAUSE
Windows SharePoint Services from Microsoft does not support changing the location of the .pst file.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
When you link your Contacts or Calendar from Windows SharePoint Services, a second .pst file is created after you update the location. Windows SharePoint Services creates this new .pst file because it cannot locate the original. Now the new .pst file is used for synchronization. If you change the entry in Data File Management, only the method that Windows SharePoint Services uses to mount the .pst file is modified. Windows SharePoint Services stores the location of the .pst file in your mail profile. The information contained in local mail profiles is not connected to Data File Management.

Keywords: kbprb KB817956

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