Outlook – How to convert an Outlook 2007 .ost file to a .pst file, so I can open it in another, local computer

I have had success with two different methods:

Method A

1. Save your pst/ost files (copy to a safe place via windows explorer)
2. Re-install Outlook and set up the account, but prevent it from downloading anything.
3. Note the location of the pst/ost files for the new Outlook installation
4. Close Outlook
5. Via explorer, replace the new installation's pst/ost files with your saved ones
6. Restart Outlook

Method B: Also I have used the previously mentioned Outlook import feature:

• File > Import and Export > Import from another program or file > Personal Folder File (.pst) > locate PST/OST > Import

As for the difference between PST and OST files:

• OST files cache the files from the exchange server; they are "copies"
• PST files exist only on one computer; they are not stored on the Exchange server

Put the old PST file in a place you'll find it easily. In Control Panel, find the Mail settings, and create an email account. Under data files, add the old PST file. Set the default delivery to the old PST file. That should do it.