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Outlook 2010 + Move IMAP PST file = Outlook data file cannot be accessed

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I set up a new IMAP account in Outlook 2010. It works but creates IMAP PST file in . I want the file on my data drive in (the same folder where outlook automatically creates the local Outlook PST. I followed the instructions here to move the IMAP PST. Testing the account (send/receive) works fine, ā€¦

Error Output

C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

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Fix for: Outlook 2010 + Move IMAP PST file = Outlook data file cannot be accessed

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If somebody is still looking for a solution, hlpPy's solution above works for IMAP PSTs as well, I just tested with Outlook 2010. It is a non-technical solution anybody can follow without having to mess with the registry, but you need to follow it eā€¦

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