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unable to save outlook data file

  • July 29, 2026
  • 1 reply
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Hi there, i am trying to save outlook data file on our Box account however, i am always getting an error which is “ New problem item .pst could not be updated. There’s no special characters in the file name and regardless of the size of the file, this is always happening. How can i fix this pls? Thank you.

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Rona Box
  • Community Manager
  • July 29, 2026

Hi ​@EsmeCola

Welcome to Box Community, and we’re here to help resolve your error saving files to Box. 

 

We have a few questions regarding this error message that you mentioned,

  • How do you save the file, did you edit an existing file and saved it or the item was uploaded? 
  • Are you saving files in the Box website or through your local Box folder? 
  • Is the error particular for .pst files only or all file types? 
  • Is it affecting all files or only this file? 
  • We’d like you to attach a screenshot of this error for us to get a closer look. 

We will provide relevant troubleshooting steps the soonest we get your reply. 

 

Thanks for posting!