How to backup outlook 2007 mail and contacts

To backup your Outlook 2007 mail and contacts, you can use the built-in features of Outlook or third-party tools. Here are a few methods:

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

  1. Open Outlook 2007 and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Backup" and then "Backup Outlook Items".
  3. Select the folders you want to backup (e.g., Inbox, Sent Items, Contacts, etc.).
  4. Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., an external hard drive or network location).
  5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 2: Using the Windows Backup utility

  1. Go to the "Control Panel" and click on "Backup and Restore (Windows Backup)".
  2. Click on "Create a system image" and then "Next".
  3. Select the drives you want to backup (e.g., C: drive, where Outlook is installed).
  4. Choose a backup location (e.g., an external hard drive or network location).
  5. Click "Start backup" to start the backup process.

Method 3: Using a third-party backup tool

  1. Download and install a third-party backup tool, such as EaseUS Todo Backup or Acronis True Image.
  2. Launch the backup tool and select the "Backup" option.
  3. Choose the Outlook data files (e.g.,.pst files) you want to backup.
  4. Select a backup location (e.g., an external hard drive or network location).
  5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 4: Exporting contacts and calendar

  1. Open Outlook 2007 and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Import and Export" and then "Export to a file".
  3. Select "Comma Separated Values (Windows)" as the file format.
  4. Choose the contacts or calendar folder you want to export.
  5. Select a location to save the export file (e.g., an external hard drive or network location).
  6. Click "Export" to start the export process.

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