We've created copies of mailboxes using Exchange Management Shell using the following syntax:Export-Mailbox -identity jdoe@xxx.com -PSTFolderPath f:\test\The xml and text logs created indicate that there were no items that did not copy, but do not indicatethe number of items copied. We then queried the new copy of the mailbox by using Advanced Find, choosing Any Type of Outlook Item, and checking the Include Subfolders box. However, when we query the Exchange Server using Exchange Management Shell, the number of files in the mailbox is higher than the number copied out. The Properties of the mailbox in the Exchange Management Console matches the query, which again does not match the number of items in the new copy of the mailbox. In addition, if we search the live mailbox, the number of items does not reconcile to any of the counts above. I need to be sure I have captured all items in the mailbox. Any suggestions would be appreciated.Valerie

have you set the parameter '-IncludeAssociatedMessages' to TRUE ?from help file:IncludeAssociatedMessages <SwitchParameter>The IncludeAssociatedMessages parameter specifies that associated messages will be included in the export. Associated messages contain hidden data with information about rules, views, and forms. By default, associated messages are not included in an export.lasse at humandata dot se, http://anewmessagehasarrived.blogspot.com

Thanks for the suggestion. We'll give that a try.

Hi,We can export data to a .pst file called xx.pst located at f:\testExport-Mailbox -Identity john@contoso.com -PSTFolderPath C:\PSTFiles\john.pstI'd like to know how did you view the pst file? Import it from Outlook? Or use Import-mailbox from Exchange Server?More information to share with you:IncludeAssociatedMessages parameter specifies that associated messages will be included in the export. Associated messages contain hidden data with information about rules, views, and forms. By default, associated messages are not included in an export.How to Export Mailbox Datahttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb266964.aspx Export-Mailboxhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998579.aspx Regards,Xiu