Old emails stuck in PST files? We'll bring them back where you can find them.
- Old email archives are saved
- Older email can only be
- Departing staff member's mailbox needs
- You need a copy
Years of email often sit in Outlook data files (PST files) on individual computers, where they're hard to search and easy to lose. We import them into your online mailbox or archive, and export mailboxes to PST when you need a copy for records or handover.
Get help with PST import & export
Tell us these when you get in touch, and we can start on the right fix straight away:
- Who your email is withMicrosoft 365, Google Workspace or another provider
- What's happeningFor example, bouncing, junk or not arriving
- Who it affectsOne mailbox, or the whole business
- Same-day or next-day, where available
- Onsite across Perth, or remote
- No lock-in contract
- Business and home IT
Old email stuck in PST files?
- Old email archives are saved as PST files on computers or drives
- Older email can only be seen on one computer
- A departing staff member's mailbox needs to be kept
- You need a copy of a mailbox for records or a handover
- PST files are stored on a server or USB drive with no backup
PST file damaged or won't open? See Outlook data file recovery (PST & OST).
How we handle PST import and export
Find the files
We locate PST files across computers, servers and drives, and check their size and condition.
Back them up first
A copy is kept before anything is moved.
Import into the right place
Into the person's mailbox or an online archive, keeping the folder structure.
Export when needed
Mailboxes exported to PST for records, handover or a formal request.
Check and tidy up
We confirm the email is visible and searchable, then advise on removing old copies stored on the computer.
From brief to done, in three steps
Tell us what needs to change
Book online or call. Tell us how many people and mailboxes are involved, and what you want to achieve.
We confirm the plan and scope
Before work starts, we confirm what's included, the order of work and any interruption to email.
We complete the work
Onsite or remotely, scheduled to keep disruption to your business low.
What you get
- Old email searchable in your online mailbox or archive
- Leavers' email kept in a usable format
- PST files on this computer backed up before any changes
- Notes on what was imported or exported
Why Perth businesses call PCE
No lock-in
Book a technician when you need one. No ongoing managed-services contract required.
Onsite or remote
We choose the route that gets you working again, and come onsite when it's needed.
Plain-English notes after every job
You'll know what was wrong, what we changed and what to watch for.
Scope confirmed before we start
You'll know what's included and when the work happens before anything changes.
PST import and export answered
What is a PST file?+
It's a file Outlook uses to store email, contacts and calendars on a computer. They were common before email moved online.
Will importing PST files fill up our mailbox?+
Large imports can, so we often import into an online archive instead. We check available space before starting.
Can you export a mailbox for a legal request?+
Yes, we can export a mailbox to PST. For formal legal processes, follow your lawyer's advice on what's required.
Should we keep PST files long term?+
It's better to import them into your online archive, where they're searchable and included in your backups, than to keep them on one computer.
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We cover most of Perth
Onsite across most of the Perth metro area, and remote help anywhere in Perth.
- Onsite across most of the Perth metro area
- Remote help anywhere in Perth
Get your old email back within reach
Book an experienced technician online, or tell us what's happening and we'll recommend the right next step.
Call 08 6559 6485
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