How to backup your Outlook files/settings

[DaFunkyUnit]

I need to get all my Outlook files/mail/settings from one computer to another. Is there an easy way of going about doing this?

thanks,
daUnit

[Leon]

File --> Import and Export --> Export to a File --> Personal Folder File (.pst) --> Select What You Need

[DaFunkyUnit]

i did that, and then i transfered my .pst file over to the other comp. Then when i tried to open it on the other comp, nothing happens...


:confused:

[eSDee]

Originally posted by DaFunkyUnit
i did that, and then i transfered my .pst file over to the other comp. Then when i tried to open it on the other comp, nothing happens...


:confused:

Now you have to import the .pst file into your new Outlook.

[Hot Tub]

The best way is to transfer files from one machine to another is get Outlook Express Backup Wizard at http://www.outlook-express-backup.com/index.html
It does it all. I have used it and it works great. Backs up address book, favorites, mail boxes and a few other things. Works for about 30 days before it expires. You should not need it more then then.

Just noticed you requested backing up Outlook files. This program works on Outlook Express only. Sorry about that.

[eSDee]

Originally posted by Hot Tub
The best way is to transfer files from one machine to another is get Outlook Express Backup Wizard at http://www.outlook-express-backup.com/index.html
It does it all. I have used it and it works great. Backs up address book, favorites, mail boxes and a few other things. Works for about 30 days before it expires. You should not need it more then then.

Just noticed you requested backing up Outlook files. This program works on Outlook Express only. Sorry about that.

Still good to know. I am a Sys Admin and peeps jump computers all the time. Thanks for the link :thumb:

[DaFunkyUnit]

i used the archive option.

then i used import on the other comp. cool, thanks! :cool:

[chadlnc]

I know you already have it fixed, but in case anyone is interested here is help from Microsoft:
http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q196492

[ribitch]

i usually copy the files from the local setting folder and whatever subfolders they are in. I then burn them to a cd and recopy them to the new system. works most of the time