Hi Heroes, I've stored a whole load of emails in my Personal Folders to save space on the Exchange Server. I need to back them up but don't know where they are stored. I don't want to use Microsofts back up tool because it seems to save the kitchen sink and I can't just do an individual restore of that file. Thanks very much and Happy Christmas, Charlie C

The normal location is C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook.

Read what Leo has to say as to locating the files as they change from time to time based upon default programs! http://ask-leo.com/where_is_my_outl... In reference to 11/05/2008 "So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause." - George Lucas

Thanks very much for that..I've had a look and followed Leo as well - there are 4 files in Outlook file None of these look big enough - any help much appreciated?? outcmd (DAT File) 2KB Outlook 837KB (Office Data File) Outlook (XML Documents) 4KB Outlook.srs (SRS File)5KB

I don't use Outlook, but how about a search for *.PST? Outlook questions should really be posted the the Office Software forum.

mmm - as in reply/post 4 above... a simple search for files and folders (Start\search etc...) will bring "all" locations of .pst folder(s)

The filename is by default Outlook.pst. With Outlook open, right-click on your Personal Folder and select Properties, then Advanced. That will tell you the location of your pst file. Another way to find it is Control Panel, Mail, Data files. Also, Microsoft's pfbackup is exactly what you want to use to backup your pst files. "So won’t you give this man his wings What a shame To have to beg you to see We’re not all the same What a shame" - Shinedown