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    Backing up Outlook 2007 email accounts?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nquach, Apr 11, 2007.

  1. nquach

    nquach Notebook Consultant

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    What are my options for backing up and restoring Outlook 2007 email accounts?
     
    nquach, Apr 11, 2007
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Vista or XP?

    The easiest way to do it, I believe this works, but have to be on work machine to test it on 2007.

    File (goofy Office button) | Import and Export | Export to a file | .pst file (personal folder file) | Save to a flash or desktop

    OR... if you Auto Archive your Inbox...

    Tools | Folder Options | Show Hidden Files and Folders | Apply, OK

    XP: C:\Documents and Settings\**Your User Name**\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

    Vista (I believe) C:\Users\**Your User Name**\Same as above

    Grab the .pst files and back them up to desktop or flash drive. This will allow you to keep your emails and folders from your current setup. You will most likely have to re-setup your accounts upon reinstall.

    I can't find a help document on MS Office site to verify, but this works on 2003. I am not sure if it brings over accounts, or just emails, but I'd try it.
     
    ttupa, Apr 12, 2007
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    nquach Notebook Consultant

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    Saving the .PST is not a problem. The step I want to avoid is manual entering all the email accounts whenever I restore or reinstall Outlook. I remember Outlook 2000 had a export account command, but Microsoft removed it for some reason.
     
    nquach, Apr 12, 2007
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