Outlook 2007 backup

[Guest]

Will the "Outlook 2003 Add-in: PST Backup" work with Outlook 2007?

Thanks

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

Yes, but it's tricky to install. See http://turtleflock-ol2007.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C1013F1F9A99E3D8!114.entry

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Guest]

Thanks Sue,

Went thru the install ok. However, in the trust center, COM Add-Ins, the
program is not available.

Does it make a difference that I am using Vista Ultimate?

Steve

 

[Guest]

Works perfect Sue. Thank you!

Nospam

Yes, but it's tricky to install. See
http://turtleflock-ol2007.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C1013F1F9A99E3D8!114.entry

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Guest]

Sue,
I installed the PST backup tool according to your instructions. I see the
Backup command under the File menu, but can't seem to get it to backup to a
flash drive, zip disk, or CD. I set up the Backup Options, browse to the
desired locations, but nothing happens.
Thanks,
Larry

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

The backup can occur only after you exit Outlook.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Guest]

Yes, I'm aware that the backup only occurs after exiting Outlook. However,
in my case, that does not happen. After exiting Outlook, I still have no
backup.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

It might be worthwhile to check Tools | Trust Center | Add-ins to make sure the add-in is up and running. You can also double-check that the destination setting for the backup is pointing to a valid location. Also, check in Task Manager to see whether Outlook.exe is still running; if a program is holding it open, the backup can't occur.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Guest]

Sue, I checked the Trust Center and the add-in is up and running, the
destination setting for the backup is pointed to a valid location. I did
find that OUTLOOK.EXE is still running in the Processes tab of the Task
Manager. However when I choose 'End Process', I get the message "WARNING:
Terminating a process can cause undesired results including loss of data and
system instability. The process will not be given the chance to save its
state or data before it is terminated. Are you sure you want to terminate
the process?"

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

As I said, if Outlook.exe is still running, the backup add-in can't do its work.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Guest]

So, does this mean I ignore the WARNING and end the Process? This seems like
an awfully complicated way to backup a file. All the way from complicated
instructions to install the backup add-in (which really should be included in
the original program) to specialized instructions to ignore warnings and end
Processes. Does Microsoft not like people to backup their data?

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

The real solution is to figure out why Outlook isn't shutting down properly. It could be an add-in. It could be a sync utility. etc. In the meantime, if you want to copy the .pst file (which is what the backup add-in does), you'll need to shut down Outlook.exe.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers