How to BackUp Outlook email folders and messages

[Jim Richards]

I am new to Outlook as I have been using Outlook Express instead. How do I
backup the folders and messages in Outlook? Thanks in advance for any help.
Jim.

 

[Jim Richards]

Thanks Scott. I am using Outlook 2000 SR-1 (9.0.0.3821). I don't understand
about the "mode I am configured in". I am an individual and I use Outlook as
my email manager for home use only (does that help?). I did a search on my
C: harddrive for *.PST but got no results. Where would the folder normally
be for these email folders and messages? TIA, Jim.

Hi Jim,

You didn't mention which version of Outlook you are currently running, or

which mode you are configured in. You will need to find the exact name and

location of your .PST file, then simply copy that file with Outlook

closed. When Outlook is open, it locks the file and you will not be able to
copy it.

 

[Jim Richards]

I want to thank you Scott for the help you gave me. I followed (after I
posted my first response) the link that you furnished me and was able to not
only print good information on backing up Outlooks Personal Folder File but
I downloaded the Utility from Microsoft, backed up my folders and email
messages, and set it to remind me again every 5 days. What a great feeling
to know that I have these backed up now. I back them up to a ZIP 750MB
(external USB drive). Have a nice day. Jim.

Hi Jim,

You didn't mention which version of Outlook you are currently running, or

which mode you are configured in. You will need to find the exact name and

location of your .PST file, then simply copy that file with Outlook

closed. When Outlook is open, it locks the file and you will not be able to
copy it.

 

[Scott Atkins[MSFT]]

Hi Jim,

Thank you for taking time to write me back and let me know my information was helpful. I'm glad I could help you with your Outlook issue.

Have a great weekend!

Scott Atkins MCSE, MCSA
Partner Technical Lead - Outlook
Microsoft Technical Support
for Platforms and Business Applications
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