Create a PST file...

1. On the File menu, point to New, and then click Personal Folder File (.pst).

2. In the Save in list, click the folder you ant to save the file in (UCS recommends putting this file in the My Documents folder to make it easier to locate for backup purposes.

3. In the File name box, type a name to describe the file, and then click Create.

4. In the Name box, type the name you want displayed in your Outlook Folder List view.

5. Leave the rest of the options at their default selections and click OK.

6. You will see the folder in your Folder List view. You may create new folders under this folder to organize your email on your local machine.

Personal folders are saved with the extension .pst, and the folder items remain on your computer, not on the server. If you use another computer or access your email via the web interface, you will not be able to see items stored in the personal folders.