Software to backup ALL Outlook 2007 files

jaffacaique · 27 Mar 2009 at 08:01

Does anyone know of an actual program that can backup and restore files created through Outlook i.e email address, contacts, Distribution lists etc

I've gone through the process of looking into the windows folders and found the actual location of my saved emails before. Whilst this has worked okay it seems a bit long winded. Does such a program exist, if so are there any you'd recommend? don't mind paying if program is reliable.

Thanks again in advance for any guidance

Andre · 27 Mar 2009 at 08:11

Acronis TrueImage 10 onwards is able to save Outlook info, including email settings, contacts etc.

Credo · 27 Mar 2009 at 14:19

In Outlook, have a look under 'File' > 'Import and Export' and export to a file - choose .pst format. That's what I've done for years, you can selectively back up all your folders, or just some. You can do Contacts, Calendar etc. Just import to restore...

Memphis · 27 Mar 2009 at 14:41

Credo said:
In Outlook, have a look under 'File' > 'Import and Export' and export to a file - choose .pst format. That's what I've done for years, you can selectively back up all your folders, or just some. You can do Contacts, Calendar etc. Just import to restore...

jaffacaique · 30 Mar 2009 at 19:35

Hi All

Thanks for the help and advice, much appreciated

HungryHippos · 30 Mar 2009 at 19:44

If you're only using a POP3 account then your mail will already be stored in a PST file

you can just find it and take a copy, in Outlook go to file --> data file management --> choose your account --> select settings --> you can get the file path and name from here, if it ends in .OST you are using an exchange account and you will need to export the mail to PST using instructions above, if it ends in .PST you can just take a copy of this file

braveheart · 31 Mar 2009 at 07:24

Moving Outlook .PST file is very easy - you wont lose it as Ive moved from C: drive to 2nd hard drive so it wont delete by accident

Participant · 31 Mar 2009 at 09:33

MS Personal Folders Backup Tool

I use a program called "Personal Folders Backup Tool" from MS's own website that automatically backs up everything to a specified location as often as you tell it to. It's free for valid copies of Office.

jaffacaique · 1 Apr 2009 at 09:19

Thanks Robbie G

I've downloaded this file from Microsoft and it seems to work okay. I'm surprised no one else has developed a program to do the same task. You normally find at least half a dozen programs claiming that they do the same only better and with extra features.