How to Download and Use Personal Folders Backup (Outlook) for Free
Personal Folders Backup (Outlook) is a free tool that allows you to backup your Outlook email, contacts, calendar and tasks to a .pst file. A .pst file is a personal folder file that stores your Outlook data on your computer. You can use the .pst file to restore your Outlook data in case of data loss, corruption or migration. In this article, we will show you how to download and use Personal Folders Backup (Outlook) for free.
Personal Folders Backup (Outlook)
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How to Download Personal Folders Backup (Outlook)
To download Personal Folders Backup (Outlook), follow these steps:
Go to this link and click on the Download button.
Select the language you want and click on the Next button.
Save the file pfbackup.exe to your computer and run it.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the tool.
Restart Outlook if it is running.
How to Use Personal Folders Backup (Outlook)
To use Personal Folders Backup (Outlook), follow these steps:
Open Outlook and click on the File menu.
Select Backup from the menu. If you don't see the Backup option, you may need to enable it by going to Tools > Options > Other > Advanced Options > Add-In Manager and checking the box next to Personal Folders Backup.
In the Backup dialog box, click on the Options button.
Select the personal folders you want to backup and click on the OK button.
Choose a location and name for your backup file and click on the Save button.
You can also schedule automatic backups by selecting the frequency and time of day in the Options dialog box.
That's it! You have successfully downloaded and used Personal Folders Backup (Outlook) for free. You can now rest assured that your Outlook data is safe and secure.
How to Restore Outlook Data from a .pst File
If you need to restore your Outlook data from a .pst file, follow these steps:
Open Outlook and click on the File menu.
Select Open & Export > Import/Export.
Select Import from another program or file and click on the Next button.
Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and click on the Next button.
Browse to the location of your backup file and select it. You can also choose whether to replace, allow or do not import duplicate items.
Click on the Next button and select the folder you want to import. You can also choose to include subfolders and filter items by date range.
Click on the Finish button and wait for the import process to complete.
You have successfully restored your Outlook data from a .pst file. You can now access your email, contacts, calendar and tasks as usual.
How to Manage .pst Files in Outlook
.pst files are personal folder files that store your Outlook data on your computer. You can manage your .pst files in Outlook by following these tips:
To view the location and size of your .pst files, go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings > Data Files.
To change the location or name of your .pst files, close Outlook and move or rename the files in Windows Explorer. Then, open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings > Data Files and click on the Add button. Browse to the new location or name of your .pst files and select them.
To compact your .pst files and reduce their size, go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings > Data Files and select a .pst file. Click on the Settings button and then click on the Compact Now button.
To repair your .pst files if they are corrupted or damaged, close Outlook and run the Inbox Repair Tool (scanpst.exe) located in C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16 (or C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16 for 32-bit Windows). Browse to the location of your .pst files and select them. Click on the Start button and follow the instructions on the screen.
You have learned how to manage your .pst files in Outlook. You can now keep your Outlook data organized and secure. e3ff22d237