How Do I Backup Microsoft Office Outlook?

As with all program files, it is a good idea to backup the data in your Microsoft Office Outlook folders to prevent losing important email correspondence and calendar entries in the event of a computer crash. One of the easiest ways to backup Microsoft Office Outlook is by downloading the Personal Folders Backup Add-in from the Microsoft Download Center. This add-in will automatically backup data in your Outlook folders at regular intervals.

Instructions

1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center and search for the "Outlook 2007/2003/2002 Add-in: Personal Folders Backup." This program is compatible with Microsoft Office Outlook version 2002 and later.

2. Click the download button to save the add-in to your computer's hard drive. Once downloaded, double click the pfbackup.exe file to begin the installation process.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the Personal Folders Backup Add-in.

4. Open Microsoft Office Outlook and select "Backup" from the File menu. Under "Options," you'll be able to view the backup options and make changes to which personal folders you want to have backed up regularly.

5. Copy the backed-up files to a CD or DVD so that you can easily retrieve the data if necessary.

References

• Microsoft Download Center: Outlook 2007/2003/2002 Add-in: Personal Folders Backup