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Can I copy outlook email folders onto CD for storeage?

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eyeshade | 08:56 Thu 23rd Nov 2006 | Technology
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My emails go back to 2003, thousands of them and I would like to store them on CD, is this possible with the hope that if I need to get them back, I can. All attempts to copy have failed, any suggestions?
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First of all where are your emails, are they in Outlook if so ..easy..let me know
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Yes they are filed in inboxes, sentboxes over the years...
In that case all you need to do is export your personal folders to a pst file and then you can write that file to any thing. Hundereds of emails though, unless they've got large attachments won't take up much space, a small pen drive or something might be more suitable. You can't read the contents of the file though but you will be able to re-import it into Outlook whenever you want. Hope this helps, if you need any assistance just shout!
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camioneur, thanks but what is a pst file? you are preaching to what I thought was a competent user but obviously not! You make it sound easy but how do I get a pst file up?
Ok, open outlook on inbox page and click on File, Import-Export, from the list choose export to a file and then person folder file (pst), now careful with next bit..make sure the personal folders is highlighted at the top of the folders list and not a sub folder. then tick the box that says include sub folders and choose where to put it.
If you get stuck email me [email protected] and I'll try and explain a little better
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Thank you for this, will have a bash at it when boss is not hovering and will let you know. Cheers ES
A pst file is a shortening of the term pOst ( mail ) sent and received etc. The O is ignored to conform to the 8.3 ( filename.ext ) convention.

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