Save Outlook Messages Before Format

kiepie

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Hi

Another Outlook question...

How do I save all my messages and calender notes before I format my pc?
Is it easy to import all the files again to the fresh copy of Windows.
I use Outlook, not the express one.
 
Hi

Another Outlook question...

How do I save all my messages and calender notes before I format my pc?
Is it easy to import all the files again to the fresh copy of Windows.
I use Outlook, not the express one.

File -> Import and Export -> Export to a file

:)
 
Find the data file its normally in an outlook folder in my documents and then i normally just make a copy of the whole Outlook folder, Reinstall windows open Outlook find were its put your new data file, close outlook and then copy your backup over the new folder. Tedious I know but it works for me.
 
Normally in C:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

Friggin' stupid place to put it, if you ask me.
 
Normally in C:Documents and Settings%USERNAMELocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftOutlook

Friggin' stupid place to put it, if you ask me.

Yip I normally move it to My Documents, so it's easy to locate and backup
 
simply export to file in pst format. Make sure you select INCLUDE SUBFOLDERS and off you go...

:)
 
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