Exporting my emails?

no_1_dave · 23 Mar 2006 at 00:57

I use MS Outlook 2002.
Is there a way of exporting all my emails & folders to my other hdd so when I reinstall windows I can import them again?

Mr Blonde · 23 Mar 2006 at 03:05

The simplest way to copy your emails would be to use search to find your outlook.pst file, then copy it onto a CD or your new hard drive. Then after you've installed your new HD, including Outlook, overwrite your new outlook.pst file with the one you backed up.

Edit : When you say 'folders' do you mean MyDocuments etc? If so copy em onto a CD as well!?

no_1_dave · 23 Mar 2006 at 07:38

So all my emails are in that pst file?
I was meaning my email folders (online shopping, paypal etc)

modo77 · 23 Mar 2006 at 08:52

no_1_dave said:
So all my emails are in that pst file?
I was meaning my email folders (online shopping, paypal etc)

Yep, PST has all emails and folders.
Doesn't contain mail settings, or contacts, notes, calendar iirc

Kerplunk · 23 Mar 2006 at 09:16

Dont you have to archive them off first though? :/

modo77 · 23 Mar 2006 at 09:21

Kerplunk said:
Dont you have to archive them off first though? :/

No, just grab the pst file.