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If you had already re-added the pst-file from a previous restore, select it and click: Remove.This fresh restore is needed because the restore that you have re-connected to Outlook might have lost (some of) its meta-data already.Īfter you’ve created a new restore of your pst-file, do the following: This method is actually the best because it will also allow you to keep various meta-information like Message Rules and it won’t redownload any mail which was still left on the server (when using Outlook 2010 or Outlook 2013).Īt this point, it might be the most complex method though but might be worth it if you want to keep this information and still have your original backup to restore from. Method 4: Start over with a fresh restore of your pst-fileĪs mentioned before, it would have been best if you had configured your POP3 account directly with your restored pst-file. Make sure the pst-file is disconnected before you try to import it. Verify that the option “Include subfolders” is enabled.Select the destination folder (your POP3 address).Select the pst-file you wish to import.Select: Import from another program or file.Remove (disconnect) the already re-added pst-file via the Data Files tab (see Method 1 for directions to this tab), restart Outlook, and then use the Import wizard. The reason that you got the error upon importing was because you already re-added the pst-file to Outlook. However, depending on the size of your pst-file, this method could still take much longer than Method 1. This method is a bit more automated version of Method 2. Method 3: Disconnect the pst-file and then import it View-> Arrange By-> Current View-> All Appointments To easily select and move your Calendar items, switch the folder to a List view: If they have any subfolders of their own, these are moved as well. Subfolders can be moved by right clicking on them, and then choosing: Move Folder. To quickly move everything from the default folders, use CTRL+A to select all items n that folder and then CTRL+SHIFT+V to select a destination folder. This method is the most labor intensive but very easy to do Simply move everything from your re-added pst-file the newly created one and then remove the pst-file via the Data Files tab in Account Settings (see Method 1 for directions to this tab). (click on image to enlarge) Method 2: Manually move everything Once you've done that, disconnect the empty pst-file via the Data File tab.Ĭhanging the default pst-file to your original pst-file.
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Move the newly added items of your (mostly empty) new pst-file to the one you now have set as the default.
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Method 1: Point your POP3 account to use the pst-file you've re-added So don’t feel bad, it’s a common scenario that you landed in and is easy to fix via any of the methods below. Unfortunately, Outlook doesn’t remind you of this option when it automatically configures the POP3 account for you via Auto Account Setup. However, for future reference, it would have been better if you had directly configured your POP3 account with your existing pst-file rather than let Outlook create a new one. You were already very close to solving this on your own and there are several ways to go from here to restore your Outlook configuration to the way you want it. How can I merge my pst-files restored from my backup with the newly created folders under my email address? "The Outlook data file (.pst) is already in use in the current profile". I then tried running the Import and Export Wizard, but it displays a window showing: This successfully imported my Personal Folders, but listed them in a separate section below the email titled section rather than merged them. I’ve been able to reconnect to my pst-files (outlook.pst and archive.pst) via: I’ve just switched to a new computer and configured Outlook with my POP3 account which automatically created the Inbox, Drafts, Sent Items, etc… folders listed under my POP3 email address.