Windows 7 Porting a full implementation of Outlook 2007

[ragmaniac]

I have a fully implemented 86 version of Microsoft Outlook 2007 on my Windows Vista 86 boot drive. It contains dozens of folders and hundreds of email messages.
I want to move this entire implementation of Outlook to an eSATA external hard disk drive. My aim is to be able to carry this drive anywhere and plug it into any Windows machine running Vista or higher so that I have complete external access to my Outlook.
There may be other ways to accomplish what I need to do, but I absolutely need to get this Outlook onto my external drive.
This must be done without re-installing MS Office on the external drive or any workarounds or alternate possible methods. I need to have a way to port it in its entirety without changes or complex re-implementations of my data.
I hope that someone can help. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. If this precise way is not possible, just let me know and that's the end of it. Thank you very much. Hal Mayer

 

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To transfer your fully implemented version of Microsoft Outlook 2007 along with all its emails and folders to an external hard disk drive without reinstalling MS Office, you will need to move the Outlook data files. The Outlook data files typically contain all your emails, contacts, calendar entries, and more. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

Steps to Move Outlook Data to an External Hard Drive​

1. Locate Outlook Data Files:
   • Outlook data files are stored in a specific folder on your computer. By default, the location of these files is:
     • Mailbox.pst: C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
     • Archive.pst (if you have one): C:\Users\YourUserName\Documents\Outlook Files
   []Copy Data Files:
   • Copy the entire Outlook data folder(s) to your external hard disk drive.
   []Configure Outlook on a New Machine:
   • When you connect the external hard drive to a new machine, configure Outlook to use the Outlook data files on the external drive:
     • Open Outlook on the new machine.
     • Go to File > Account Settings > Data Files.
     • Add your Outlook data file from the external drive (e.g., Mailbox.pst).

       Additional Considerations:​

       • Ensure the drive letter assigned to the external hard disk on every machine remains the same to avoid issues with file paths.
       • Backup the Outlook data files regularly to prevent data loss.
       By following these steps, you should be able to access your Outlook emails, folders, and other data from any Windows machine with Outlook installed by simply plugging in your external hard disk drive. If you encounter any issues during the process or need further assistance, feel free to ask.