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Backups

lorry1 · 2007-11-12 11:55:35

Hi all, I tried to backup my outlook express (6) and I go to file > folder > compact all folders and it does it thing, but where does it save the compact files to, I ran a search I couldnt fine it. I want to save it to a cd. I use windows xp professional. thanks lorry

12-11-2007 11:55am

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lorry1

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Hi all,

I tried to backup my outlook express (6) and I go to file > folder > compact all folders and it does it thing, but where does it save the compact files to, I ran a search I couldnt fine it. I want to save it to a cd. I use windows xp professional.

thanks
lorry

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#2 12-11-2007 12:25pm

Stephen

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Compacting folders just optimises Outlook's disk usage, it doesn't actually back anything up. Follow the instructions here to back it up: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/270670

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#3 13-11-2007 12:34am

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lorry1 wrote: »

Hi all,

I tried to backup my outlook express (6) and I go to file > folder > compact all folders and it does it thing, but where does it save the compact files to, I ran a search I couldnt fine it. I want to save it to a cd. I use windows xp professional.

thanks
lorry

This Prog is ideal for you & it's free now too.

http://www.genie-soft.com/products/oeb/default.html

I use it all the time & it works a treat.

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