Where is the backup utility for Outlook 2010?

Just curious, where is the backup command or download for it?

And, why isn't this feature included in Outlook for the last DECADE?
It seems to me that it's the single most important feature to have.
Anyone?

jf

"jimmy fallon" wrote in message
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Just curious, where is the backup command or download for it?

And, why isn't this feature included in Outlook for the last DECADE?
It seems to me that it's the single most important feature to have.
Anyone?

jf

What backup utility are you asking about. You can export any item in
Outlook and you can save a copy of the .pst file at any time you want. Some
operating systems have backup facilities built into them so you would need
to look at your backup method.

System backup is important but that would be the responsibility of the owner
of the computer, not Microsoft, Dell or Gateway... System backup can be and
often is a personal thing where one person likes this brand of software and
another person hates the software. Personally, I'm now using Windows Home
Server to backup my 5 computers (3 laptops and 2 desktops) on my home
network and so far like it a lot. It conducts daily incremental backups and
weekly full backups of the computers along with an off-site backup every
week.

"jimmy fallon" wrote in message
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And, why isn't this feature included in Outlook for the last DECADE?

Because the primary use, and where the vast majority of Outlook instances
are, is in corporate installations where Exchange Server is used and backups
are made daily of the Exchange Server mailboxes.
The usage of Outlook by private individuals using non Exchange email
accounts has certainly up until recently been quite small in comparison...

For Outlook 2010 the utility hasn't been released/updated yet but
I suspect the old utility (link below) might work but I haven't
tried it yet as my current system hasn't got Office 2010:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=8B081F3A-B7D0-4B16-B8AF-5A6322F4FD01&displaylang=en

The old utility was for Outlook 2007/2003/2002 and I suspect 2010
needs to be added at the front.

hth


jimmy fallon wrote:

Just curious, where is the backup command or download for it?

And, why isn't this feature included in Outlook for the last DECADE?
It seems to me that it's the single most important feature to have.
Anyone?

jf

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On May 6, 2:10*pm, jimmy fallon
wrote:
Just curious, where is the backup command or download for it?

And, why isn't this feature included in Outlook for the last DECADE?
It seems to me that it's the single most important feature to have.
Anyone?

jf

The old MS-distributed Outlook backup utility does not work with
Outlook 2010. It installs OK and then shows properly in the add-in
section of the ribbon; however, the backup does not initiate as
specified (date and time). I tried to get it to work for a long time.

I've setup a workaround using a batch file--

"copy C:\users\katherine\appdata\local\microsoft\outlook \outlook.pst G:
\MSObackup /D /Y" It copies the outlook.pst file to a special folder
on another partition. The batch file has been setup to run every
morning at 10:00am (whether computer is in sleep mode ot not) using
the Win 7 Task Scheduler. End result is identical to the old Outlook
Backup utility.

LaModiste

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On May 6, 2:10*pm, jimmy fallon
wrote:
Just curious, where is the backup command or download for it?

And, why isn't this feature included in Outlook for the last DECADE?
It seems to me that it's the single most important feature to have.
Anyone?

jf

The old MS-distributed Outlook backup utility does not work with
Outlook 2010. It installs OK and then shows properly in the add-in
section of the ribbon; however, the backup does not initiate as
specified (date and time). I tried to get it to work for a long time.

I've setup a workaround using a batch file--

"copy C:\users\katherine\appdata\local\microsoft\outlook \outlook.pst G:
\MSObackup /D /Y" It copies the outlook.pst file to a special folder
on another partition. The batch file has been setup to run every
morning at 10:00am (whether computer is in sleep mode ot not) using
the Win 7 Task Scheduler. End result is identical to the old Outlook
Backup utility.

LaModiste

For a free backup program to any media look at Karen's Replicator:
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptreplicator.asp

For a free fast search program look at Everything:
http://www.voidtools.com/

Use Everything to find the file(s) to backup and the Replicator to do the job.

Replicator may be run manually or on a set schedule.

"jimmy fallon" wrote:

Just curious, where is the backup command or download for it?

And, why isn't this feature included in Outlook for the last DECADE?
It seems to me that it's the single most important feature to have.
Anyone?

jf

I agree 100% with you. I have the backup set to automatically backup daily.
If this feature is not available I will not install Outlook 2010 at this
time.

Yes I know where the PST file is located and could back up manually but why
should I have too!!!

You don't have to. You're doing a regular backup of all your data anyhow,
aren't you? Doesn't that include your Outlook data?

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-Ben-
Ben M. Schorr, MVP
Roland Schorr & Tower
http://www.rolandschorr.com
http://www.officeforlawyers.com/outlook.htm
Author: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/ol4law-amazon

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"jimmy fallon" wrote:

Just curious, where is the backup command or download for it?

And, why isn't this feature included in Outlook for the last DECADE?
It seems to me that it's the single most important feature to have.
Anyone?

jf

I agree 100% with you. I have the backup set to automatically backup
daily.
If this feature is not available I will not install Outlook 2010 at this
time.

Yes I know where the PST file is located and could back up manually but
why
should I have too!!!

Windows 7: Click Start, Type "Backup", press enter. Click "Back up Now".

Vista: Click Start, Type "Backup", press enter. Click "Back up Files".

Windows XP: Start | Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Backup | Next,
Next, Next, Next....tell it to back up All information, specify your backup
location, Next, Next, Finish....

Of course, this is all irrelevant because you're already a regularly
scheduled full backup of your data anyhow, aren't you?

You're welcome.

--
-Ben-
Ben M. Schorr, MVP
Roland Schorr & Tower
http://www.rolandschorr.com
http://www.officeforlawyers.com/outlook.htm
Author: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/ol4law-amazon

"jimmy fallon" wrote in message
...
Just curious, where is the backup command or download for it?

And, why isn't this feature included in Outlook for the last DECADE?
It seems to me that it's the single most important feature to have.
Anyone?

jf