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Outlook User -- Backing up your emails, calendars and contacts

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I recently heard that 43% of computer users will LOSE their data.  They aren't backing up their computers or using a backup software product that they don't know how to use the system to restore their files.

I recommend two important steps.

1)  For those of you that are backing up your data -- congratulations, however, make sure you try to restore some of the files so you know how in the event you need to.

2)  Outlook stores your data in .pst files and NOT typically found in the MyDocuments folder.  I personally copy MyDocuments to other drives -- exact copies and not using back up software -- I don't have to worry about compression or saving space but just want to make sure I can plug my external USB drives in any system to retrieve my files.

Go find your Outlook data files and make sure you are copying or your back up program is saving these files.

It isn't a matter of if your computer will crash and put your files at risk it is when.....

Make it a profitable day and beyond, Scott Hoen

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Marilyn Katz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - Westport, CT
ABR, e-PRO - WestportCTProperties.com

Scott- Interesting timing for this post.  Just today, I decided to end the procrastination and purchased a Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini and created a complete image of my entire C drive.  Now I just have to decide on a regular schedule to backup my document files.

Jul 28, 2008 02:09 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Scott,

This is a good reminder. I had my data lost once due to the hard drive gone dead. It started giving me signals, but I did not react fast enough.

I learned my lesson (at least I tend to think so)

Jul 28, 2008 02:11 PM
Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

Thanks Scott,  that is one thing I don't do.  I have to take the time to back everything up

Jul 28, 2008 02:15 PM
June Lewis
Northwood Realty Services - New Castle, PA
Realtor Northwood Realty - New Castle,Pa Lawrence Co 7247304571

Hi Scott I have been there too..you know the old saying.,..Oh well it will never happen to me.

It did and I lost absolutely everything.. end result ..that indescribable sinking feeling

Jul 28, 2008 02:52 PM
Pam Winterbauer
Pam Winterbauer Real Estate - San Ramon, CA
"Providing Blue Ribbon Service"

Scott....this is a great reminder on maintaining our data.  Many lessons learned here.

Jul 28, 2008 02:55 PM
Tom Davis
Harrington ERA,DE Homes For Sale, $$ Save $$ Buy Today ! - Dover, DE
FREE Delaware Homes Search!, $$ Save $$ - Find Homes! Delaware Realtor

I would imagine many business owners are making this mistake of not Backing Up FILES!!  I personally have 5 computer systems just in case one goes I have another ready to rock and roll... all computers have data ready just in case! 

Thanks and important post !

Tom Davis

World Class DE Realtor

Jul 28, 2008 03:18 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

Always a good reminder for everyone to remind them to back-up. No matter how often we do it- there is always room for more attention to the matter.

Jul 28, 2008 06:11 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

I was looking for a way to sync 5 computers with outlook any ideas. 

May 20, 2014 11:42 AM