Carlos, Here's a document that shows step-by-step on how to backup and restore all your outlook 2000 data. http://www.all-windows.com/backup.html. Unless you have XP this is the easiest way of backing up and restoring Outlook settings.=20 Shahid -----Original Message----- From: Carlos Marcano [mailto:carlosmarcano78@CANTV.NET]=20 Posted At: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 5:42 AM Subject: [OT:] Outlook 2000 Question Hi piclisters, I need to format my harddisk but I have a concern: Is there a way I can keep everything from my Outlook configuration and saved messages and everything else so when I install my OS and Outlook 2000 I would find everything as I have it right now. My HD has 2 partitions so I could use one as a data backup. Any ideas? Regards, *Carlos* --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.620 / Virus Database: 399 - Release Date: 11/03/04 -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads