Outlook message folders for backup, where are the?

[mark_s]

sorry for such a boring thread, but Im trying to help my parents sort their computer.
I am going to reformat it for them, but does anyone know where the emails are all stored so i can back them up first? (i.e c:/Program files/microsoft... etc) I cant open outlook to go to the "Store Messages" option or anything to find it. Outlook wont open, it just crashes as soon as you open it.
cheers

 

[cava83]

you can back up the PST file which is the core of outlook , it has everything on there.

Here is an example for 2007

http://www.sitedeveloper.ws/tutorials/outlook.htm

 

[H182]

C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

There should be a pst/ost file or something in there..

You will need to show hidden folders to be able to find it.

 

[_Kenny_]

yep as Cyberblob says

 

[David]

can't do much with an OST file tbh, best bet is to run office repair from the control panel

 

[mark_s]

thanks guys, I tried searching for *.pst last night but it didnt turn anything up, I'll try ost later when I'm home, I'll try looking in application data too. The fact that I cant actually open Outlook is the major problem though, as i know i has built in backup things etc

 

[JackoR26]

It might be a hidden file, enable hidden files & folders under folder options