Outlook new pst file?

[ClubMed]

How do I point Outlook to a different .pst file than the one it is using right now?

And what exactly will it import when I point it to a new .pst file? (Will it import contacts and address book also?)

[ClubMed]

will this method also allow me to import contacts?

[vass0922]

Yes, we use it very often to backup entire mailboxes from exchange.
Its time consuming, and takes up some space but effective.

yes you can copy contacts no worries

--- be warned ----
Probably not an issue for you, but previous to Outlook 2003 there is a 2GB limit on PST's before they corrupt so stay below that.

[ClubMed]

Thanks for the info. Ill give it a try once I get home.

But tell me if I backed up the correct files : Local Settings > Application Data > Microsoft > Outlook Folder (which contained my 250MB Outlook.pst file plus 1 or 2 other files).

Did I back up the correct folder and files?