File Backup Help

My computer is on the fritz and I want to backup a few files before i restore it. I have three questions.

1) What folder can I copy to recover my e-mails from outlook 2007.

2) I want to copy some hidden folders. How can I access them from the MS-DOS prompt that Vista gives you when you try to repair your system?

3) Can you give me any tips using either xcopy or robocopy to copy my files. I plan to copy them to an external hard drive which is larger than my computer's internal hard drive.

Thanks.

 

What exactly is the prob/issue with ur comp?

Another suggestion instead of restoring it would be (depending on the prob at hand of course) to slip in the vista dvd, and do a in-place repair / upgrade to get ur system back online.. this will not erase any data or anything.. but still u could back up important stuff, particularly C: and Data and stuff, just to be sure...

As for programs, I would suggest SyncBack..

Btw, which Vista do u have?

 

I have Vista Home Premium. I don't know what the exact problem is but it will only boot to the repair menu. I just want to know how to back up files to my external hd. When I boot with the Vista DVD I run start up repair and it can't fix the problem. Would upgrading do anything different?

Still, I really want to know how to back up my Outlook 2007 e-mails.

 

for backing up files try syncback.. its pretty fast n nice.. and syncbackSE is free too...

I think you probably are in time for a complete clean install... for backing up your outlook emails, I dont really know, sorry, since I dont use outlook... but have you checked in outlook help or on M$ help pages? there should be something like export or similar, no? well... I dont know.

 

Hi Schubatis1 there are a few issues with backing up Outlook information as the information required is located in different places.

I use XP Pro and Outlook 2003.

I found and used this post which provides a step by step process albeit from a number of people, so that you can backup all but the passwords which you will have to enter manually the first time you load Outlook after the reinstall.

http://www.techspot.com/vb/all/windows/t-8927-Outlook-2003-Accounts-File.html

Make sure to read all the posts to get a clear understanding of what needs to done and in what order.

Also towards the end they make refereence to using ABF outlook backup application for Outlook 2007, hope this helps...