Backup outlook email 2017

There are several ways to backup Outlook email in 2017. Here are a few methods:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in backup feature

  1. Open Outlook 2017 and go to File > Options > Advanced.
  2. Under the "Export" section, click on "Export" and select "Export to a file".
  3. Choose the file format you want to export to (e.g. PST, EML, MSG).
  4. Select the folders you want to backup (e.g. Inbox, Sent Items, Deleted Items).
  5. Choose a location to save the backup file.
  6. Click "Export" to start the backup process.

Method 2: Using the Windows Backup tool

  1. Open the Windows Backup tool (available in Windows 10 and 8).
  2. Click on "Create a system image" and select the drive where your Outlook data is stored (e.g. C:).
  3. Select the "Let me choose what to back up" option.
  4. In the "Backup" window, select the "Outlook" folder (usually located in the "Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook" folder).
  5. Choose a location to save the backup file.
  6. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 3: Using a third-party backup software

  1. Download and install a third-party backup software (e.g. EaseUS Todo Backup, Acronis True Image).
  2. Launch the software and select the "Backup" option.
  3. Choose the file types you want to backup (e.g. PST, EML, MSG).
  4. Select the folders you want to backup (e.g. Inbox, Sent Items, Deleted Items).
  5. Choose a location to save the backup file.
  6. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 4: Using a cloud backup service

  1. Sign up for a cloud backup service (e.g. Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox).
  2. Install the cloud backup software on your computer.
  3. Configure the software to backup your Outlook data (e.g. PST files).
  4. Choose a location to save the backup file.
  5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

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