Backing Up Outlook

[Home User]

How do I back up my Outlook data? I can't find the .pst file on my c:drive.

 

[hyedipin]

Generally

C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserNameHere\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlooks.pst


OR
Right click on your "Personal Folders", then Properties, then Advanced. It will tell you where it is.

 

[Mary]

It's best to download and use the Outlook Backup utility available at MS
Office Downloads. It will add a Backup option to your File menu in Outlook.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

The .pst file is a hidden file - turn on searching hidden files/folders in Windows search
The best backup is to simply copy your .pst file (with Outlook completely closed) to a location of your choice, such as a USB or external drive.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.

After furious head scratching, Home User asked:

| How do I back up my Outlook data? I can't find the .pst file on my
| c:drive.

 

[Tom]

Or alternatively, setup a ZIP job to compress (ZIP) the file every Saturday
or Sunday AM if that's a good time when you're not on the system.