Task Scheduler and Outlook pfbackup

[Guest]

How do I set up Task Scheduler to run Outlook (2003) PfBackup at scheduled
times so that I end up with a backup with a pst extension, instead of dot bkf
as would be the case is using Windows Backup.

Are there some parameters I can pass to backappl.exe?

Where are the "from" and "to" destinations set up in outlook backup stored?

 

[Nepatsfan]

First off, you're more likely to get a correct answer to your
question by posting it in the appropriate newsgroup. Like this
one:

http://support.microsoft.com/newsgr...g=microsoft.public.outlook.general&sloc=en-us

That said, I'd suggest you familiarize yourself with how pfbackup
works. It saves the file in the .pst format from and to whatever
location you'd like. If you've already installed pfbackup try the
following:

Open Outlook.
From the file menu click on Backup.
In the box that pops up select Options.
Here you can choose to be reminded to create an automatic backup.
You can also select which Personal Folder to back up and where to
save the files.
When run the program the backup file will be called Outlook
backup.pst.

I have no idea how to run this program as a Scheduled Task.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your reply

I am familiar with how pfbackup works.
What I am after is how to run this automatically, without manual
intervention and reminders, on a regular basis.

ie What program do I tell task scheduler to run? This is probably
backappl.exe, but this appears to want some some "from" and "to" path
parameters.

About 3 weeks ago, there was an article posted, on exactly this topic. This
worked fine with Outlook 2000. I did not follow the logic, but the method
worked. It does not work with Outlook 2003. The article said set up task
scheduler to run Windows\Prefetch\pfbackup.exe-xxxx.

I think I found this article on the MS site, but it has now been removed.
Regards

 

[Nepatsfan]

First off, have you posted this question in the Outlook
newsgroup?

Instead of trying to run backappl.exe as a scheduled task, why
not create a simple batch file that will copy your outlook.pst
file? Then you can use Task Scheduler to run the batch file
whenever you want. For instance, try the following except change
the parameters to match your needs:

Open notepad.
Enter the following text:

Copy C:\"Documents and Settings"\USERNAME\"Local
Settings"\"Application Data"\Microsoft\Outlook\outlook.pst
Z:\"Outlook backup"
Exit

Note: Make sure to include the quotes around locations that have
spaces in their name.
Save the file as something like Backup.bat in a handy location.
Set up a scheduled task that runs the batch file.

Post back if you ever get backappl.exe to run as a scheduled
tasks. I'd be interested in exactly how you solved the problem.

 

[Guest]

..

Thank you very much for your reply. I will try this.
And post the question in the Outlook newsgroup.
I appreciate your replying.

Regards