Some Microsoft Outlook users have reported getting the Your Outlook data file cannot be configured error on their PC. This error occurs when trying to open Outlook ...

Your Outlook Data File is composed of a file header, located at the beginning of the document, and the actual data that makes up your personal folders. Contained in the header is information about the ...

Offline storage table (OST) and personal storage table (PST) are two different Outlook data files used to store a copy of mailbox items on local storage. Outlook creates a PST file when you add a POP3 ...

The importance of backing up your files seems obvious, but choosing how gets complicated fast. The built-in Windows backup option is painfully basic, while decent software costs serious money.

Though it's no substitute for a full backup, tweaking the archive options in Outlook 2007 and 2003 can have some real benefits. Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor ...

Many small business people use multiple computing devices for work – desktop PCs at office and home, laptops, smartphones, netbooks — and switch between them depending on the circumstance. The problem ...

One of my colleagues called me recently when he was having trouble receiving e-mail. He uses Microsoft Outlook 2007, as I do. I asked whether he had checked the file integrity of his e-mail ...

Delete your profile to give Outlook a fresh start. The big caveat: you need to be ready to say "adios" to your outlook.pst file, which holds your Outlook e-mail and settings. Dennis O'Reilly began ...

Email is a communication lifeline and keeping it quick and simple is critical to maintain balance in your busy lifestyle. Over time, Outlook's storage file can grow excessively and bog down the ...