New Microsoft Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to export and schedule exports of entire mailboxes or specific folders to .pst files. The rollout begins in July 2025 for targeted release and will complete by October 2025 for GCC. Review the OutlookDataFile mailbox policy to ensure alignment with organizational needs.
Coming soon for new Microsoft Outlook for Windows:
When this will happen:
Ability to export an entire mailbox (Roadmap ID 485737 for Worldwide and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485738 for GCC):
Ability to schedule an export of an entire mailbox (Roadmap ID 485743 for Worldwide and Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485744 for GCC):
How this will affect your organization:
Before this rollout, Outlook Data File (.pst) support is enabled by default in new Outlook for Windows, and this default state will persist after the rollout. If you want to block or limit Outlook Data File support for your organization, set the OutlookDataFile
mailbox policy. Learn more: Set-OwaMailboxPolicy (ExchangePowerShell) | Microsoft Learn
NOTE: The group policy used to control Outlook Data File (.pst) in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop is not the correct mechanism for controlling Outlook Data Files in new Outlook for Windows. You must set the OutlookDataFile
mailbox policy to control this file type in new Outlook for Windows.
What you need to do to prepare:
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date. Review the OutlookDataFile
mailbox policy to ensure it is set to align with your organization’s desired behavior. You may also want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Learn more: Open and find items in an Outlook Data File (.pst) - Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)
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