PST files are supported by MS Outlook and capable to store data in a limit. After the file size reached to limit or exceeds from it, then it becomes susceptible to corruption. Thus, to prevent from the same, it is necessary to split large PST file into multiple parts. Below explained the complete process of how to split large PST file Outlook 2007.
Outlook 2007 does not provide inbuilt tool that can help to split oversized PST file into multiple small PST files. Therefore, use the desired below method to complete the required task. The process can be executed manually or by making use of third party professional PST Split Tool.
Use of Archive Feature to Split Large PST File
- Run Outlook 2007 and choose desired PST file.
- Move to File and select Archive feature.
- Click on checkbox Archive this folder and all subfolders.
- Choose date from option “Archive items older than” using drop-down functionality.
- Hit Browse button, provide name and destination path for new PST file and hit OK.
Now, the new generated PST file will be displayed as Archive Folders in the list of Mail Folders. If you want, you can modify the PST file name by implementing the below instructions:
- Go to Archive Folders, right-click on it and hit on Properties.
- Archive Folders Properties will appear, click Advanced from the same.
- Under Personal Folders dialogue box, enter new name in Name box and hit OK to go back to Outlook.
Use of Move to Folder Feature to Split Oversized PST File
- Open MS Outlook, move to File, hit on New and choose Outlook Data File.
- In New Outlook Data File window, select Office Outlook Personal Folders File(.pst) and hit OK.
- Provide path and name for new PST file.
- From Create Microsoft Personal Folders, enter display name in Name box.
- Note: Outlook use the specified name in Mail Folders list.
- Navigate to folder having items that need to migrated to new created PST file and choose desired items to move.
- Click Edit and choose Move to Folder.
- Press New in Move Items windows.
Both discussed process are implementable and free to operate. Thus, in some cases, methods do not deliver desired output. Therefore, in order to perform the process accurately, it is better to go for a solution that is secure and provide the guarantee of data accuracy.
Use of PST Split Option to Split PST File Outlook 2007
PST Split is one of the advance, reliable and easy to access application that quickly executes the process how to split large PST file into smaller parts. The software designed with user-friendly GUI so that any professional and novice users can use the app to split oversized PST file. The tool facilitate to split PST file by size, year, email address, date and folder. Follow the steps to know more:
- Launch PST Split Tool on the system and open it.
- Choose desired Split option to split PST file.
- Click on Select PST File button and load large size PST file that you want to split. Simultaneously, choose required split option and set destination path to save resultant file. Now, hit Next button.
- Software will show PST Split summary report displaying details of Source PST file, Split Option, Current folder, Total Items, Destination Path and Overall Progress.
- After the process is finished, message will appear on the screen “Process Completed Successfully”. Click OK and exit.
By implementing the steps correctly, software will split PST file and keeps the data accurate. Download freeware edition of the tool now that allows to split 25 items from PST file free of cost. You can use it to understand and analyse the software working.