check before: 2025-09-01
Product:
Outlook
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to import emails from .pst file to mailbox. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-03-19
updated:
2025-05-28
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summary for non-techies**
Outlook for Windows now allows users to import emails from a PST file directly into their mailbox, simplifying the integration of old emails into the current email system.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss Risk
If users attempt to import .pst files without proper preparation, there is a risk of data loss or corruption during the import process, leading to potential loss of important emails.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-import-pst-files-into-outlook/, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/import-email-messages-into-outlook-0e1c1c1b-1c1b-4c1b-8c1b-1c1b1c1b1c1b
User Experience Disruption
Unprepared changes may lead to user confusion and frustration due to unexpected behavior or errors during the import process, negatively impacting productivity.
- roles: End Users, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-import-pst-files-into-outlook/, https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-import-pst-files-into-outlook-1171185
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-28 | RM Release | June CY2025 | September CY2025 |
| 2025-05-02 | RM Release | May CY2025 | June CY2025 |
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