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jk - 30 Jun 2006 03:52 GMT

Hi,

I am new to this so please bear with me. Is it possible to create a macro
that would back up all folders to a destination folder on the desktop or a cd
burneron the closing of Outlook? In my work group, we are not allowed to
delete emails so i am looking for an organized method to save emails so
current folders can be purged on a monthly basis yet maintain a back up
copy.Can this be done?
Thanks

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Eric Legault [MVP - Outlook] - 30 Jun 2006 15:44 GMT

There's no need to run any code. You can download a free tool from Microsoft
that will prompt you to backup on a defined schedule:

Download details: Outlook 2003 Add-in: Personal Folders Backup:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&familyid=8B081F3A
-B7D0-4B16-B8AF-5A6322F4FD01

Microsoft Office Assistance: Using the Microsoft Outlook Personal Folders
Backup tool:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010875321033.aspx

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jk - 30 Jun 2006 20:44 GMT

Thanks, i will try that.Is there an automated method to purge the folders of
old email which are about 8 to 10 folders on a schedule as well?

Thank You

> There's no need to run any code. You can download a free tool from Microsoft
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Eric Legault [MVP - Outlook] - 30 Jun 2006 21:01 GMT

Again, no code needed. Use the AutoArchive functionality. Each folder can
have it's own unique AutoArchive settings; when it's run, messages older than
a specified date can be autmoatically deleted or moved to a backup .pst file.

To configure this, use "File -> Archive", "Tools -> Options -> Other ->
AutoArchive" or "Tools -> Mailbox Cleanup".

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> Thanks, i will try that.Is there an automated method to purge the folders of
> old email which are about 8 to 10 folders on a schedule as well?
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