Where Do I Look for Outlook Files in My Backup?

[dogshampoolady]

I accidentally *permanently* deleted all the messages in my deleted folder yesterday. (Outlook 2003) I do a weekly backup to an external hard drive, but I can't figure out where to look for the outlook deleted files. Can anyone help?

thanks!

[markajm]

exactly how do you do the backup?

[dogshampoolady]

I backup to an external hard drive using Bounceback. I do my entire C drive once a week. Is that what you needed to know?

[dogshampoolady]

Can anyone help???? Please??

Thanks!

Pamela

[markajm]

all outlook items are stored in a database file called outlook.pst

your outlook.pst file is located here:

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

use your backup software to retrieve the file from the external hard drive- but do not overwrite your current one - put it in a temporary location

in outlook click: file --> import and export

select import from another program or file

select pst from the list and browse to the temp one you retrieved earlier

you will see a list of all the folders in the pst (calendar/contacts/deleted items etc)

select deleted items and finish

Edited February 11, 2007 by markajm

[Softguy]

yes, search for the .pst file then import it in outlook. it should work.

In the future you can consider using a dedicated software because is much more simple cause the software can save what you want, when you want and where you want it.

Personally i use Outlook Express Backup Genie (download & try it fromhere)

Cheers and good luck !