Thanks for this.
I have tried this before but it seems like I always have problems when I want to add my backed up data back to a new install of XP/Office. Do you need to set up Outlook first with mail accounts (ISP/Gmail?Hotmail etc) or does the backu set all this up.
It seems that when ever I do this backup I end up with multiple personal folders and sub folders in Outlook.
Are there instructions around to show how to back up mail to move to a new installation. Also , I am thinking of getting Vista and Office 2007, I need to move mail from XP/office2003 to this, any instructions on this move to a new install?

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GoldCoaster

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GoldCoaster,

Here is a link from MS on how to use the backup tool.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010875321033.aspx

I used the backup tool when I transfered over my .pst folder from Outlook 2003 to Outlook 2007, and did end up with one dupe folder which I deleted.

And ISP info - in my case it was. However, I have had some instances in using the tool when this was not the case. Rule of thumb - write down your settings from the old version of Outlook just in case. And then manually setup the accounts if need be.

I hope this helps.

All the best.