Yes, ensure IL is closed when doing any copy.
Do not overwrite any existing OL pst on the laptop, it is not neccessary to
locate the pst in the default OL location.
On the Laptop, open that pst within OL
Whether you can use mail depends on whether your ISP allows relaying

"Don B." wrote in message
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Is copying Outlook.pst from desktop to laptop the easiest way to transfer
data, including email, in order to use Outlook on the laptop while on an
extended trip?