how to import, into Outlook, PSTs done using eDiscovery tool?

Question

Hi all,
I made backups of mailboxes using eDiscovery tool.
I see that eDiscovery creates more .PST files: if the mailbox is more than 10GB, it creates more files having max 10GB.
for example, if the mailbox mymailbox@keyman .com is 35GB, eDiscovery creates 4 PST files:

mymailbox@keyman .com.PST: 10GB
mymailbox@keyman .com-2.PST: 10GB
mymailbox@keyman .com-3.PST: 10GB
mymailbox@keyman .com-4.PST: 5GB

Now I would need to import those PSTs into Outlook but I'm not sure how I have to do.
Do I have to normally import using the feature available into Outlook? What PST do I have to select? The first?

Many thanks for your help
mf

Answer 1

Hi @mf ,

You need to repeat the import steps for each PST file. As Outlook allows to import one PST file at a time.

You can also combine Multiple PST Files into One PST File
The manual process for merging Outlook .pst files into single one is divided into two parts. First you must create a new blank PST file, after transfer all existing Outlook data files into a newly created file.

In Outlook, click on New Items and select More Items option
Click on the Outlook Data File
Give the name of the new PST file and select the desired location to save the file.
Click the OK button and a new PST file is created.
Again open Outlook application and go to File > Open > Import
The Import/Export wizard will display, select Import from another program or file and click Next
Select the file type Outlook Data File (.pst) to import from and click Next
Browse the file that you want to import in Outlook. Select Do not import duplicate and click Next
Check the “Include subfolders” and “Import items into the same folder” option
Click the Finish button.

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Answer 2

Hi @mf ,

To import a .pst file in Outlook, you can via File > Open & Export > Import/Export. This starts the Import/Export wizard.
You can follow the steps in this offcial document, it should be noted that, when you browse to the .pst file you want to import, check the option in the screenshoot:

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Answer 3

Hi FAeryFu and many thanks
then ticking that option (replace duplicates) the import will take all the PSTs files created by eDiscovery?

and: what PST file I have to choose? the first?

thank you

Answer 4

Hi FaeryFu,
many many thanks!
excellent solution!

mf