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
- Open Outlook 2010 and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Options" and then select "Advanced" from the left-hand menu.
- Scroll down to the "Export" section and click on "Export".
- Select "Export to a file" and choose the file format you want to use (e.g. PST, EML, or MSG).
- Choose the folder you want to backup (e.g. Inbox, Sent Items, etc.).
- Click "Export" to start the backup process.
Method 2: Using the Windows Backup utility
- Go to the "Control Panel" and click on "System and Security" > "Backup and Restore".
- Click on "Set up backup" and follow the prompts to create a new backup set.
- Select the drive or folder where your Outlook data is stored (e.g. C:\Users\
\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook). - Choose the files you want to backup (e.g. .pst, .ost, etc.).
- Click "Save settings and run backup" to start the backup process.
Method 3: Using a third-party backup software
- Download and install a third-party backup software (e.g. Acronis True Image, EaseUS Todo Backup, etc.).
- Follow the software's instructions to create a new backup set.
- Select the drive or folder where your Outlook data is stored (e.g. C:\Users\
\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook). - Choose the files you want to backup (e.g. .pst, .ost, etc.).
- Click "Backup" to start the backup process.
Additional tips:
- Make sure to backup your Outlook data regularly to prevent data loss in case of a disaster.
- Consider backing up your Outlook data to an external hard drive or cloud storage service for added security.
- If you're using a PST file as your Outlook data file, make sure to backup the PST file regularly to prevent data loss.
- If you're using an Exchange account, you may need to use a different method to backup your emails, such as using the Exchange admin center or a third-party backup software.