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[Lil' Dice]

I'm thinking of uninstalling then reinstalling it fresh again. Problem is that i don't want to lose all my contacts and messages. How would i go about backing EVERYTHING up in Outlook 2003?

 

[btrboyev]

search for a file called outlook.pst and keep that, then import it when your done.

 

[Raxel]

File->import and export

Export to a .pst file, it will take a while if you have hundreds of e-mails though. Make sure you choose personal folders, and check subdirectories. Import the file back into Outlook the same way.

 

[Lil' Dice]

Thanks fellas

 

[SyNapSe]

When you remove Outlook it doesn't remove the two folders that store Outlook data files. So you can remove and reinstall at anytime and lose no info.

If you need them to make real backups of data I think the two folders are:

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft..
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Microsoft

Well. I don't have Outlook installed at home but they are right under those directories. All of your .OST, .PST, .OAB etc shoudl be there.

Also, if your at default settings it's necessary to change the options to see Hidden Files and folders and maybe hide protected system files under Folder Options.