How To: Backup Outlook Email
March 6th, 2007 by SysAdmin
In this tutorial I will be showing you how to backup and restore your Microsoft Outlook email.
Firstly I’ll explain what the file is that we’re backing up. The Personal Folder file (.pst) is place where Outlook stores all of its data. The (.pst) file usually contains the Inbox, Sent, Deleted, Calendar and Contacts folders. When you backup this file you will be backing up all of your Outlook information.
How To Backup Outlook Email
- In Microsoft Outlook. Click File > Import and Export
- You will now see The Import and Export Wizard
- Select Export to a file. Click Next
- Select Personal Folder File (.pst). Click Next
- Select the folder that you wish to backup. This is usually Mailbox – Your Name
- Click the Browse Button and choose a location to save the file *Hint – Save to desktop. Click Finish
- Name the file and Select No Encryption. Click OK
You have now created a backup of your Outlook file. As an extra backup precaution, I suggest burning the file to a CD or DVD.
How To Restore Outlook Email
- In Microsoft Outlook Click File > Import Export
- Select Import from another program or file. Click Next
- Select Personal Folder File (.pst). Click Next
- Browse to the (.pst) file that you want to import. Click Next.
- Click Finish
Microsoft has also released an automated backup utility, which allows you to schedule regular backups of your Personal Folders file.
Outlook 2003/2002 Add-in: Personal Folders Backup
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