Did you buy a new computer? Do you want to transfer your Microsoft Outlook data from your existing computer to this new system?
Fret no more because, in this article, we will help you figure out how to convert and export Outlook items or Offline Data files, make a successful Outlooktransfer from your personal folders in Microsoft Outlook to another computer, and import these converted files into your Outlook profile on your new system.
Table Of Contents
- 1 Export Outlook Folders and Other OST Items to PST
- 2 Export Outlook Items to PST in Outlook 2013/2016/2019
- 3 Export Outlook Items to PST in Outlook 2010
- 4 Copy and Import the Files to a New Computer
- 5 Transfer Outlook Data to a New or Existing Outlook Profile on Another Computer
- 6 Transfer Outlook Data to Zimbra on a New Computer
- 7 Conclusion
Export Outlook Folders and Other OST Items to PST
By following the steps below, you can export your Outlook items and make a backup of your contacts, tasks, folders, calendar, etc.
Export Outlook Items to PST in Outlook 2013/2016/2019
After you open Outlook Import Export Wizard 2013/2016/2019, follow the steps below:
- Go to the “Files” tab.
- Press “Open & Export.”
- Select “Import/Export.”
- Press “Export to a file.”
- Click “Next.”
- Select the “Outlook Data File (.pst).”
- Select the folder and all other items that you want to export. Check on the Include Subfolders too.
- Select and choose a location where you want to save the PST file (You can choose to save it on a USB or external device directly, as it will help to transfer the files to your new system easily).
Export Outlook Items to PST in Outlook 2010
- Click on the “File” menu.
- Go to “Info” then “Options.”
- Select “Export.”
- Press “Advanced.”
- Go to “Import/Export Wizard.”
- Choose “Export to a File.”
- Click “Next.”
- Click “Create a file type.”
- Choose “Outlook Data File (.pst).”
- Choose the email address and check on the “Include Folders.”
- Select “Next.”
- Choose the location and select one of the options from the given options.
- Select “Finish.”
Copy and Import the Files to a New Computer
Once you convert the Outlook OST files to PST file format, you can make a successful transfer to a new computer. To do this, connect the storage device (USB or external storage) where you saved the files and then copy the converted files to the new computer’s hard drive.
Transfer Outlook Data to a New or Existing Outlook Profile on Another Computer
After transferring the PST files to a new computer via an external storage device, import the files to an existing or new Microsoft Outlook profile. You can do this by following the steps below:
- Open Microsoft Outlook 2013/2016/2019.
- Select the “File” tab.
- Go to “Open & Export.”
- Select “Import and Export Wizard.”
- Choose “Import from another program or file” from the list of options.
- Select “Next.”
- Choose “Outlook Data File (.pst).”
- “Browse” and select the PST file that you saved.
- Select one of the options given.
- Click “Next.”
- Type the password if asked for it.
- Choose the location where you want to import the mail items.
- Select “Finish.”
Transfer Outlook Data to Zimbra on a New Computer
Zimbra is an open-source email platform. If we discuss Zimbra vs Microsoft Outlook, there isn’t much difference except that Outlook handles a single client, whereas Zimbra allows its users to manage multiple clients. You can easily import and transfer PST files to Zimbra Desktop and get access to all your Outlook data. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Open the Zimbra Migration Wizard.
- Choose “Zimbra Desktop Migration.”
- Select the PST files.
- You can choose the items and additional folders to migrate as well as select other migration options that you’d like.
- Press “Migrate” to start the migration process.
- “Migration Complete” will appear on the screen, showing all the files and folders successfully migrated.
- Once you open your Zimbra Desktop, it will show all your Microsoft Outlook files and other imported data like Calendar, Folders, Contacts, Tasks, etc.
- You can drag and drop the files to the “Accounts folder” from the “Local folders” to move them to your Zimbra Collaboration Account.
Conclusion
Since there is no other way to move Outlook OST files, they need to be transferred to PST files to transfer personal folders of Outlook to a new computer. You can do this manually by following the steps above or via a third-party tool. Once the file format is changed, you can proceed to move them to a new computer, either on Microsoft Outlook or Zimbra.