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Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by vivienne, 2008/02/14.

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    vivienne

    vivienne Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi

    I have moved the location of the .pst file and the archive file to my D Drive so that backup of important data is easier.

    On my C drive remains:

    outcmd.dat
    outlook.nk2
    Outlook.srs
    outlook.xml

    Should these be moved and how ? How does Outlook associate the .pst file with the above if it has been moved ? If I ever have to restore the .pst file because of corruption, how do I associate it with the above files ? I am guessing that the Outlook.srs file is the only one that is a crucial file ?

    Thanks!

    Vivienne
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    The files are Outlook System files and should be left alone...

    The outlook.nk2 file for example holds "auto complete" addresses that you've typed in the "TO" field.
     
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    vivienne

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    Hi Steve

    Thanks for your response.

    What happens if I copy the .pst file to another computer ? Will these files be rebuilt automatically or will I have to transfer them over as well. I was just worried in case something happens to my computer, I only have backups of my D: partition where the pst files are. I would not have a backup of C.

    Thanks!

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    Steve R Jones

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    I backup my pst files and the nk2 file...The others will get recreated should you have to reinstall Outlook.
     
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    vivienne

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    Steve:

    In that case, I shall not worry about it.

    Thanks again.

    Vivienne
     
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