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Back up XP + email addresses to portable hard drive

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by pete2444, Feb 24, 2012.

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  1. pete2444 Newcomer, in training Posts: 24

    Hello

    I have windows XP. There are instructions on the net to use NTBACKUP.MSI. Even though I downloaded the file the computer can't find the file.

    Whats the best way to back up to a portable hard drive on a regular basis?

    ALSO

    I also would like to back up my address book to the portable hard drive.

    Thanks Heaps
    pete2444, Feb 24, 2012
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  2. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 19,004   +73

    What email program are you using?
    Tmagic650, Feb 27, 2012
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  3. pete2444 Newcomer, in training Posts: 24

    Outlook express
    pete2444, Feb 28, 2012
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  4. Buckshot420 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 467

    go to your address book in Outlook and Export them (addresses) to a file. You can than Import them to another Mail Client or overwrite the existing imported file with your updated one. I believe Import/Export is under Tools once you open your address book.
    Buckshot420, Feb 28, 2012
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  5. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 19,004   +73

    The file you need is labeled .pst
    Tmagic650, Feb 28, 2012
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