Install and configure Microsoft Backup utility for Outlook.

Using a browser like Internet Explorer click here to install the MS Backup utility for Outlook. Follow the instructions carefully. 

Click on Continue

Click on Download

Click on Run

Click on Run

Click on Next

Read the Licence Agreement and if you accept select I accept the License Agreement and click on Next. Note: you must agree to continue.

Click on Next to complete the installation.

Configuring Microsoft Outlook Backup utility

Step 1
Open Outlook.

Click on File in the menu bar and select Backup.

Click on Options

Place a check mark beside Personal Folders and click on OK.

The default location for Outlook Backup.pst is C:\Documents and Settings\”Your name”\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\.

Your name is the username used to logon to the computer.

You may receive the message below. Click on OK

Close Outlook.

Outlook will automatically backup when Outlook is closed.

Step 2
Open Outlook.

Click on File in the menu bar and select Backup.

Click on Open Backup

Select Outlook backup.pst and click on Open.

Click on OK

To rename the Personal Folder select Properties for “Personal Folders”.
It is the second Personal Folder closer to the bottom.

 Click on Advanced

Modify the Name as required. Example Backup of Personal Folders

Click on OK

Closing your Outlook Backup file

Select the folder Backup of Personal File and right click.

Select Close “Back up of Personal Folders”