which outlook folder?

[Ross]

Which outlook folder is current and the one to use and backup?
c:\windows\outlook.pst 12/08/08 6.26 pm 27,961 kb
c:\windows\local settings\application data\microsoft\outlook\archive.pst
12/15/08 3:59 pm 955,920 kb

 

[William]

Which outlook folder is current and the one to use and backup?
c:\windows\outlook.pst  12/08/08  6.26 pm  27,961 kb
c:\windows\local settings\application data\microsoft\outlook\archive.pst  
12/15/08  3:59 pm  955,920 kb

Is there a prize for this?

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

Which outlook folder is current and the one to use and backup?
c:\windows\outlook.pst 12/08/08 6.26 pm 27,961 kb
c:\windows\local settings\application data\microsoft\outlook\archive.pst
12/15/08 3:59 pm 955,920 kb

Ask Outlook which one is the current default. File>Data File Management and
Tools>Options>Other>AutoArchive. If both are in use, it certainly won't
hurt to back them both up.

 

[Ross]

I was able to confirm the current archive.pst, but the current outlook.pst I
cannot confirm because 2000 does not seem to allow me to do as you posted and
go to file>datafile management. Please help. Thanks

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

I was able to confirm the current archive.pst, but the current outlook.pst
I
cannot confirm because 2000 does not seem to allow me to do as you posted
and
go to file>datafile management. Please help. Thanks

Always state your Outlook version when you post a question to that people
don't have to guess and suggest something inaccurate. Right-click the root
of the main folder set (i.e., Outlook Today) and choose Properties. If you
see an Advanced button, click it.