How can I backup an Outlook .pst file?

To backup PST files, there are generally two approaches. Approach 1, use the So Simple smart scanning engine to find your PST files.  Approach 2, select the files explicitly.

Approach 1:

    Launch Mastermind Backup
    Click the wrench next to File and Folder Backup and select Scan all folders
    The software will scan your system
    You will notice that it selects "Documents" (the documents search filter includes PST files)
    Accept the search results, and finish setting up your backup

Approach 2:

If you want to backup a .PST in from an older version of Outlook:

    Launch Mastermind Backup
    Click the wrench next to File and Folder Backup and select Scan all folders and click Next
    Expand the C:\ drive
    Expand Users folder
    Expand 'User' folder where User represents the account for which you are trying to backup the .pst file
    Expand App Data folder
    Expand Local
    Expand Microsoft
    Check the box next to Outlook folder

If you want to backup a .PST in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003:

    Launch Mastermind Backup
    Click the wrench next to File and Folder Backup and select Scan all folders and click Next
    Expand the C:\ drive
    Expand the Documents and Settings folder
    Expand the Local Settings folders
    Expand the Application Data folder
    Expand the Microsoft folder
    Check the box next to the Outlook folder
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