How to Find and Locate Outlook Personal Folders .PST Files’ Folder Location

Microsoft Office Outlook program stores all its data in special files called Personal Folders with .PST file extension. The data files is used by almost all version and editions of Outlook products, including Outlook 2000, 2002 (XP), 2003 and 2007. The .PST files are hidden inside a deep rooted nested folder under respective user directory. If you want to copy out and backup the Outlook .PST data files without using Personal Folders Backup add-in, here’s an easy way to locate and open the folder that contains and stores these files.

1. In the Folders’ Navigation Pane, right-click Personal Folders or the name that appears for your .PST file, and then click on the Properties in the context menu.

   Note: This folder will always be a top-level folder in the Navigation Pane, in Mail.

2. Click Advanced.
3. In the Filename text box, the complete path and file name of the .PST file will be shown.

   

If you’re using Outlook 2007, simply go to File menu, then select Data File Management. You will see a list of all data files used by Outlook, including archives, if any. Simply click on the data file you want to know its location path, and then click on Open Folder… button. A Windows Explorer window will open and go directly the the storing folder.

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