Office 2010

OEM Preinstall Kit – http://oem.microsoft.com/script/contentpage.aspx?pageid=566044
Office Customization Tool – http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=64b837b6-0aa0-4c07-bc34-bec3990a7956
Deploy Office 2010 by using Group Policy computer startup scripts – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff602181.aspx
Custom.xml syntax – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc179195.aspx

Outlook Profile mail address history
Convert NK2 file to Stream_Autocomplete*.dat – http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/outlook/thread/a4f7dc82-972b-4465-991e-c6b21c1f5765

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/copy-autocomplete-name-list-to-another-computer-HA001139451.aspx

Outlook howto – http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/messagetemplates.htm

Download the Policy Templates

The Policy Templates and documentation are included in the Office Resource Kit. Use the links below to download the Resource Kit for your Outlook version.

Windows XP/2003 location – C:\Windows\inf
Windows 7/2008 location – C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions

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Which version of Outlook do you have on the old computer?
If you’re using Outlook 2007, then the following is a list of locations where Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 saves information.

Note: Some of the folders might be hidden folders. To display hidden folders, do the following:

Get to the locations mentioned below and backup the files mentioned.
1)   C:\users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
a.    Personal address book if any and the extension for the same is.pab
b.    Look for .dat file that holds command bar, menu customizations and Registered Microsoft Exchange extensions
c.    Look for Outlook.xml file that contains the Navigation pane settings
d.    Look for .nk2 file that contains the nicknames for outlook contacts
e.    Look for.rwz file that contains which holds the rules for outlook
2)   C:\users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Signatures –Look for any.rtf, .txt and .htm file in this location that holds signatures for outlook
3)   C:\users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Stationary –Look for any .htm files that holds stationary for outlook
4)   C:\users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Forms –Look for any custom forms in the location
5)   C:\users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Proof – Look for.dic files
6)   C:\users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Templates – Look for .oft files that are templates.

Note: You can place the backed up files in the same locations in your new Windows 7 computer

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Microsoft Outlook 2010 Backup and Dual-Boot File Locations

We often get questions like “Where is my Microsoft Outlook data stored?” “Where are my contact?” “How do I backup my calendar?”

Everything, your mail, calendar, and contacts in your Outlook folders are either in a mailbox on an Exchange Server or in Personal Folders .pst files on your computer.

Backup and dual-booting between Windows versions all involve using the same files. There is no backup process built into Outlook. To back up, simply exit Outlook, then copy the files you want to back up. Below we provide a chart of Outlook 2010 file locations, followed by notes on particular files. Note that unlike older versions of Outlook, many configuration files are stored in the mailbox or PST.

If you are want to copy back and forth between machines so you can use the same information at the office and at home, for example. you’ll need to copy at least the pst file. If you have Outlook profiles, name them the same on both machines, so you can use the same files easily. Use File tab | Account Settings to open the pst files that you copied.

If you dual-boot, your profile can point to the same .pst and .ost files (stored in a location both OS’s can see), but you would need to copy other files to the correct location on the second operating system. Note that if you dual boot, you should use the same version of Outlook on both partitions for best results.

Windows XP File Locations

Where do you find these files? You can always start by using your operating system’s Search or Find command to locate the particular file types. You may need to use Tools | Folder Options | View in Windows Explorer and select Show hidden files and folders.

New to Outlook 2010, Personal Folders Files (*.pst) are in the Outlook Files folder in your My Documents folder.

When using Windows XP, Outlook stores *.ost, *.oab, and extend.dat in C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook. Extend.dat and MSN Connector message stores can not be moved.

All other Outlook configuration files are stored in C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook and cannot be moved.

Tip: Copy and paste these lines in Windows Explorer address bar to open the folder:

To access the folder holding the toolbar, VBA, rules, and nickname files, copy and paste:

To see the *.ost, *.oab files, copy and paste:

Note: Storing Personal Folders on an network file share is not recommended and may cause corruption and data loss.

Type of File	Name or Extension	Outlook Profile Specific	*Folder Location under the User Account path (C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\)*
Personal Folders	.pst files		New profiles: pst files for POP3 accounts are created in your Mt Documents\Outlook Files folder. If you are using a profile created in an older version of Outlook, pst files are in Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook (default, but .pst files can be anywhere on system)
Offline and Cache folders used by Exchange server, Outlook connector.	.ost files		Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook(default, can be moved to anywhere on the system)
Nicknames for AutoComplete	Now stored in the Mailbox or Personal folders file.
Customized print settings	OutlPrnt		\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook
Customized Ribbon settings
Macros and VBA programs	VbaProject.otm		\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook
Navigation bar customizations	.xml files	X	\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook
Send/Receive group settings	.srs files	X	\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook
Signatures	.rtf, .htm, and .txt files	X	\Application Data\Microsoft\Signatures
Stationery	.htm files		\Application Data\Microsoft\Stationery
Templates	.oft files		\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates
Dictionary	.dic files		\Application Data\Microsoft\Proof
Installed Add-ins	extend.dat		Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook Do not backup or copy this file, Outlook will create a new copy.
Safe and Blocked senders lists	Stored in mailbox as a hidden message		Can be exported from Tools, Options, Junk E-mail. Export each list separately.

Vista and Windows 7 File Locations

Where do you find these files? You can always start by using your operating system’s Search or Find command to locate the particular file types. On Vista you may need to browse to Windows Explorer’s Organize | Folder and Search Options | View tab and select Show hidden files and folders.

New to Outlook 2010, Personal Folders Files (*.pst) are in the Outlook Files folder in your My Documents folder.

Vista (and Win7) replaces Documents and Settings folder path with a Users path. As a result, you’ll find Outlook stores the *.ost, *.oab, and extend.dat, in C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook.

Live Connector message stores cannot be moved but POP3 and Exchange offline or cache storage can be moved to other locations.

All other Outlook configuration files are stored in C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Outlook and cannot be moved.

Tip: Copy the following lines and paste into Vista or Windows 7’s Start menu “Start Search” field to open these folders:

To access the folder holding the toolbar, VBA, send & receive settings, and nickname files, copy and paste:

To see the *ost, *.oab files, copy and paste:

Note: Storing Personal Folders on an network file share is not recommended and may cause corruption and data loss.

Type of File	Filename or Extension	Outlook Profile Specific	Folder path under C:\Users\<user>\AppData\
Personal Folders (including SharePoint Lists)	.pst		New profiles: pst files for POP3 accounts are created in your Mt Documents\Outlook Files folder. If you are using a profile created in an older version of Outlook, pst files are in Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook (default, but .pst files can be anywhere on system)
Offline and Cached mode folders used by Exchange server and the Outlook connector.	.ost		Local\Microsoft\Outlook
RSS feeds in Outlook 2010	.sharing.xml.obi	X	Local\Microsoft\Outlook
Installed Add-ins	extend.dat		\Local\Microsoft\Outlook This file does not need to be backed up, Outlook will create a new copy.
Nicknames for AutoComplete	Now stored in the Mailbox or Personal folders file.
Customized print settings	OutlPrnt		Roaming\Microsoft\Outlook
Customized Ribbon & QAT settings	olk*.officeUI		Local\Microsoft\Office\
Navigation bar customizations	.xml files	X	Roaming\Microsoft\Outlook
Send/Receive group settings (Outlook 2002 and later)	.srs files	X	Roaming\Microsoft\Outlook
Macros and VBA programs	VbaProject.otm		Roaming\Microsoft\Outlook
Signatures	.rtf, .htm, and .txt files	X	\Roaming\Microsoft\Signatures
Stationery	.htm files		\Roaming\Microsoft\Stationery
Templates	.oft files		\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates
Dictionary	.dic files		\Roaming\Microsoft\Proof
Outlook 2007 Safe and Blocked senders lists	Stored in message store as a hidden message		Can export each list to a text file as backup. Tools, Options, Junk Email options. Export each list separately.

Personal Folders Files

If you are not connecting to Microsoft Exchange Server, all your Microsoft Outlook data is stored in one or more Personal Folders (.pst) files.

Outlook 2010 creates new *.pst files in your My Documents folder, in a folder named Outlook Files. This will make it easier for you to backup your mail.If you upgraded from an older version and did not make a new profile or pointed the new profile to the old *.pst files, check the properties for Personal Folders in File tab | Account Settings | Data Files tab to determine the exact location on your system.

Some people like to export a folder, such as Contacts, to a separate backup .pst file. That’s fine for the data, but it does not back up any folder customizations such as views and custom forms. If you want to back up those, too, copy the entire folder to a new .pst file instead of using the export feature.

Also see:

Why .pst Files Are Unsupported Over a LAN or WAN Link

Offline Folders File

If you use Microsoft Exchange Server, you may have an offline or cache mode folders (.ost) file. You shouldn’t need to back it up, since you can always refresh it by synchronizing with the server. If something ever goes wrong with your Exchange Server mailbox, this technique can save time and information, but you must do it before you try to connect to the server again.

Ribbon and QAT

Beginning with Outlook 2010, the ribbon is customizable and it and the quick access toolbar (QAT) can be exported from the Outlook interface (File, Options, Customize Ribbon), either to share with other computers or users or as a backup.

The ribbon and QATcustomizations are stored in olk*.officeUI files at C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office. Each Outlook item type that has a customized ribbon will have an office.UI file.

Personal Address Book

Most Outlook users no longer use a PAB because the Personal Address Book (.pab file) is depreciated. If you still have a PAB, the contents need be imported into your Contacts folder. The *.pab will not open in Outlook 2010.

To Import the *.pab, go to File Tab | Open | Import. Choose Import from another program or file, then scroll down and choose Personal Address Book.

Other Files

Outlprnt file contains your custom print settings. This does not need to be backed up.

Some other miscellaneous files, not necessarily worth backing up:

Extend.dat — Information about installed add-ins. Will be recreated if you delete it.

Outitems.log — Outlook items to be placed automatically in the Journal

Offitems.log — Office items to be placed automatically in the Journal

Frmcache.dat — Outlook forms cache file.

Accounts

Account information is held in the user’s Windows registry, not in a file, at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows Messaging Subsystem\Profiles

While you could export this key, its not generally recommended because it contains absolute paths to files (in your user account folders) and information about installed add-ins. If the path is not exact when you restore it the profile will be corrupt.

Notes

If your network is set up so that you can use Outlook at any machine, your Outlook files may be in a different location. Try using Start | Find to locate each type of file. If you don’t see any .pst files after you search, you may need to adjust the settings in Windows Explorer to show hidden and system files. Choose Tools | Folder Options, then switch to the View tab, and select Show hidden files and folders.

Personal Folders .pst files are among the files that are normally not included in a Windows 2000 (or later) offline files synchronization. However, you can edit the system policy that controls the file types so that .pst files can be included. See Error Message Files of This Type Cannot Be Made Available Offline.

More Information

Reconnect your old Outlook data file

The .PST File Has a Different Format and Folder Size Limit in Outlook 2003