Easiest Way to Restore Email Folders/Files in Outlook 2007 ??

[Katmandu]

Ok, I really need to know HOW to restore Email (Outlook) files after a disc crash.

It's currently takes me MANY days to restore all the files/folders/settings to the previous state.

What is the EASIEST way to restore Email files on a new/fresh install ? System backup Restore ? Off a Disc Image ? Or use the Transfer Files (off External HDD) using the Transfer Wizard ???

I'm cornfused...

 

[KSoD]

None of those will work. Outlook has specific files they use. .ODT and .PST

You need to find those files. You need to fix those files. Only then can you access those files to even have the possibility to restore those files.

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How to manage .pst files in Outlook 2007, in Outlook 2003, and in Outlook 2002

 

[Lexluethar]

Save the PST file. In 2007 they are usually located here:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

If outlook still works you can also manager your data file (which is your PST) and choose where you want your PST to be. Since it is in an obscure place what i do is move it to 'my documents' because i regularly backup that folder.