Where is my Outlook "PST" file located?

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I use outlook 2003.Is there a way to backup one particular email message to a cd. The message has both text and pictures in the body.It was sent in HTML.
Thank you.

This was a very helpful article. Does saving your PST file on a external hard drive backup the all the following in outlook: inbox, contacts and calendar?

Thanks, Chris

Yes, it does. (If you use more than one PST, make sure you backup all.)

I tried to do this-- I also use Outlook 2003-- but when I go into Properties there is no "advanced" button! I'm the administrator on this machine, so it shouldn't be that kind of a problem. WHat am I missing?

Molly- I couldn't find my PST file either through the advanced button, NUTS!I just bought my computer two weeks ago so its not an old computer. If anyone figures out another way to locate that file please let me know. I would also be interested in knowing how you reinstall the PST file if one needs to use it.

The article is very helpful for me. Thanks Leo. Could you explain how backup the .pst, how to read it without Outlook?

The article is very helpful for me. Thanks Leo. Could you explain how to backup the .pst and how to read it without Outlook?

Backup the PST by simply copying the PST file somewhere. And I'm not aware of any programs other than Outlook that can read a PST.

I recently had my PC worked on as the registry was corrupt. All files and data were copied off my drive before the drive was erased and Windows XP reloaded. I have been able to retrieve most of my data with the exception of all my Outlook Express Personal Folders. I followed your example, but was not successful. Any hints or assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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