How to take backup of mails in outlook 2010

There are a few ways to take a backup of your emails in Outlook 2010:

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

  1. Open Outlook 2010 and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Options" and then select "Advanced" from the left-hand menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Export" section and click on "Export".
  4. Select "Export to a file" and choose the file format you want to use (e.g. PST, EML, or MSG).
  5. Choose the folder you want to backup (e.g. Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
  6. Click "Export" to start the backup process.

Method 2: Using the Windows Backup utility

  1. Go to the "Control Panel" and click on "System and Security" > "Backup and Restore".
  2. Click on "Set up backup" and follow the prompts to create a new backup set.
  3. Select the drive or folder where your Outlook data is stored (e.g. C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook).
  4. Choose the files you want to backup (e.g. .pst, .ost, etc.).
  5. Click "Save settings and run 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. Acronis True Image, EaseUS Todo Backup, etc.).
  2. Follow the software's instructions to create a new backup set.
  3. Select the drive or folder where your Outlook data is stored (e.g. C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook).
  4. Choose the files you want to backup (e.g. .pst, .ost, etc.).
  5. Click "Backup" to start the backup process.

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