How do I backup my Outlook files?

1. Log into the application with your user name and password.

2. Click on the wrench next to File and Folder Backup.

3. Select "Do not scan" option and then click ‘NEXT’

4: Navigate to your outlook files and add them to your backup.

          Default location of Outlook data files (.pst) and Offline Folders file (.ost)

          In XP and Server 2003:  drive:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

          In Vista, Win 7/8: C:\Users\Specific User\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

5. You may set up a scheduled backup by filling in time and frequency and also add your email for Backup Reports.

Email reports are email that would be sent to the nominated email address after a successful backup. By checking the box and fill in the email address, you will receive a backup summary report.

You may select "Back up even when Windows user is not logged on" if you havemultiple users on the computer and/or have a password to login to windows.

Click 'FINISH' to close the software.Your backup will either start right away, also at a later time (when you scheduled it). You can repeat this process as many times as you like, and many people use this to kick-off manual backups at arbitrary times.
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