Location of Outlook-Related Files

[Bernie Blais]

Due to a problem booting up my home PC, I've been
instructed by Dell Technical Support that I will have to
reformat my hard drive. Dell advised me that I could back
up key files on my hard drive by removing the drive and
connecting it to a second PC that we have in our home. My
question is as follows: I know how to locate Word, Excel
and other Office-related files that would need to be back
up. However, what I need help with is how to locate
Outlook-related files that contain information such as e-
mails, appointments (i.e. calendar events), and contacts.

Thank you,
Bernie Blais

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Search for pst-files. One pst-file can contain all data.

Make sure you include hidden and system files and folders when searching for
pst-file.

By default it is located in
C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook\

You can also locate the file by using
Rightclick the root folder (probably Outlook Today)-> Properties-> button
Advanced-> field Filename

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
www.howto-outlook.com

Tips of the month:
-Navigation Pane Tips & Tricks
-Create an Office 2003 CD slipstreamed with Service Pack 1

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

See http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm

 

[Bernie]

-----Original Message-----
Due to a problem booting up my home PC, I've been
instructed by Dell Technical Support that I will have to
reformat my hard drive. Dell advised me that I could back
up key files on my hard drive by removing the drive and
connecting it to a second PC that we have in our home. My
question is as follows: I know how to locate Word, Excel
and other Office-related files that would need to be back
up. However, what I need help with is how to locate
Outlook-related files that contain information such as e-
mails, appointments (i.e. calendar events), and contacts.

Thank you,
Bernie Blais
.