Windows 10: Outlook Data File Size Limit

Discus and support Outlook Data File Size Limit in Microsoft Office and 365 to solve the problem; I have a .pst file from Outlook 2003 that has reached its size limit of 2GB. If I import it into a newer version of Outlook will I be able to continue... Discussion in 'Microsoft Office and 365' started by Mikey0368, Nov 15, 2018.

  1. Mikey0368 Win User

    Outlook Data File Size Limit


    I have a .pst file from Outlook 2003 that has reached its size limit of 2GB. If I import it into a newer version of Outlook will I be able to continue with that data file?

    If not, is there a way I can increase the size limit?

    Thanks.

    :)
     
    Mikey0368, Nov 15, 2018
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  2. newtekie1 Win User

    Outlook PST File Problem

    That is exactly what I was going to suggest. Export everything to another PST file, delete the old(or rather move it out of the default folder) and replace it with the new PST file that you exported.
     
    newtekie1, Nov 15, 2018
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  3. qubit Win User
    How to install outlook express on windows xp with explorer 8?

    This is an awkward problem to solve and one I don't think is worth the time and effort.

    The OP would be better off either using a modern webmail service like gmail or outlook.com or using a modern email client like Windows Live Mail like FX-GMC suggested or Thunderbird from Mozilla. If nothing else, Outlook Distress was notorious for corrupting its data files and losing all your email in one easy step. Not worth it.
     
    qubit, Nov 15, 2018
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  4. theJesus Win User

    Outlook Data File Size Limit

    Outlook PST File Problem

    Good to hear it's OK now; I'll remember that solution for future reference.
    I thought that limit was raised to like 18gb in Outlook 2003 or something ridiculous like that?

    edit: MS KB article discussing pst and ost size limits. According to that, 2003 and 2007 have a default limit of 20gb and 2010 is 50gb. Notice those are default, they can be changed in the registry.
     
    theJesus, Nov 15, 2018
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