First, I have heard that there is an .ini file you can use to customize what
is backed up by the Save My Settings Wizard. If this is true, can I modify
this .ini file to ONLY backup my Outlook email account settings?

Second, if I can do # 1, is it possible to save this .ini file as a custom
file and then run the settings wizard using my custom .ini file? If so, how?

Thanks,
Richard

Stop.You would never use SMS to transfer Outlook data.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Richard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:5FA2298E-94A6-4043-89F7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> First, I have heard that there is an .ini file you can use to customize
> what
> is backed up by the Save My Settings Wizard. If this is true, can I
> modify
> this .ini file to ONLY backup my Outlook email account settings?
>
> Second, if I can do # 1, is it possible to save this .ini file as a custom
> file and then run the settings wizard using my custom .ini file? If so,
> how?
>
> Thanks,
> Richard

Ok, do you have a better idea for how to accomplish the backup of the email
account settings? Just saying "Stop" isn't a very good answer.

-- Richard

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

> Stop.You would never use SMS to transfer Outlook data.
> --
> Russ Valentine
> [MVP-Outlook]
> "Richard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:5FA2298E-94A6-4043-89F7-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > First, I have heard that there is an .ini file you can use to customize
> > what
> > is backed up by the Save My Settings Wizard. If this is true, can I
> > modify
> > this .ini file to ONLY backup my Outlook email account settings?
> >
> > Second, if I can do # 1, is it possible to save this .ini file as a custom
> > file and then run the settings wizard using my custom .ini file? If so,
> > how?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Richard
>

SMS can cause problems with OL data/settings
It depends on your version of OL as to whether there is a method to save
account settings

"Richard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:EC7C9337-8A32-45EA-8561-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Ok, do you have a better idea for how to accomplish the backup of the
> email
> account settings? Just saying "Stop" isn't a very good answer.
>
> -- Richard
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> Stop.You would never use SMS to transfer Outlook data.
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]
>> "Richard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:5FA2298E-94A6-4043-89F7-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > First, I have heard that there is an .ini file you can use to customize
>> > what
>> > is backed up by the Save My Settings Wizard. If this is true, can I
>> > modify
>> > this .ini file to ONLY backup my Outlook email account settings?
>> >
>> > Second, if I can do # 1, is it possible to save this .ini file as a
>> > custom
>> > file and then run the settings wizard using my custom .ini file? If
>> > so,
>> > how?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Richard
>>

None of the tools Microsoft has provided so far offer a good solution to
backup and restore your Outlook configuration. For details see;
http://www.msoutlook.info/question/119

In general my advise is to do it manually as per;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/newprofile.htm

If you want to automate it I would recommend using Outlook Backup;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/addins#abf

If you decide to order use ABF-1HTJ8 to get a discount.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

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"Richard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:EC7C9337-8A32-45EA-8561-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Ok, do you have a better idea for how to accomplish the backup of the
> email
> account settings? Just saying "Stop" isn't a very good answer.
>
> -- Richard
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> Stop.You would never use SMS to transfer Outlook data.
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]
>> "Richard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:5FA2298E-94A6-4043-89F7-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > First, I have heard that there is an .ini file you can use to customize
>> > what
>> > is backed up by the Save My Settings Wizard. If this is true, can I
>> > modify
>> > this .ini file to ONLY backup my Outlook email account settings?
>> >
>> > Second, if I can do # 1, is it possible to save this .ini file as a
>> > custom
>> > file and then run the settings wizard using my custom .ini file? If
>> > so,
>> > how?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Richard
>>

I answered the only question you asked. You only asked about SMS! Nowhere
did you indicate that you were unable to read about or use the correct
methods for data transfer that we post here every day. We cannot assume
facts not in evidence. It was important, however, that you cease and desist
all efforts at using SMS before you botch your data.
Anyway, it looks like the night shift has you covered.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Richard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:EC7C9337-8A32-45EA-8561-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Ok, do you have a better idea for how to accomplish the backup of the
> email
> account settings? Just saying "Stop" isn't a very good answer.
>
> -- Richard
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>
>> Stop.You would never use SMS to transfer Outlook data.
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]
>> "Richard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:5FA2298E-94A6-4043-89F7-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > First, I have heard that there is an .ini file you can use to customize
>> > what
>> > is backed up by the Save My Settings Wizard. If this is true, can I
>> > modify
>> > this .ini file to ONLY backup my Outlook email account settings?
>> >
>> > Second, if I can do # 1, is it possible to save this .ini file as a
>> > custom
>> > file and then run the settings wizard using my custom .ini file? If
>> > so,
>> > how?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Richard
>>