HELP in backing up Outlook files

[soccerho]

I read the FAQ section and found how to find the Outlook address and mail folders in computer (ie, go to 'search' and look for "pab" files (address) or "pst" for mail.  I did the search and none are found?  this is a personal PC and i'm just trying to tranfer mail and address book to a new laptop.  

Does anyone know how to do this?

[mektek]

Here is a memo I issued to my users about Saving/Backing up of Outlook (E.mails) - Follow this and then copy file to your new computer and import into outlook


To prevent the loss of your e.mail history take the following precautions to back up a copy which can be retrieved  if your computer crashes.


1) Start Outlook.

2) Go to Top Menu Bar and SELECT  File>Import and Export.

3) SELECT Export to a file>Next

4) SELECT Personal Folder File.pst>Next

5) SELECT Export to a file>Next
.
6) SELECT/HIGHLIGHT Personal Folders ( top of.selection choices)  NOTE – tick include subfolders >Next

7) SELECT Replace Duplicates with Exported Items.
    SELECT Browse and select a location to save your file to
    CHOOSE a new name for your file yourname+month (eg.johnsmithjuly) >OK

SELECT Finish

9) SELECT No Encryption and leave password blank.>OK

Outlook should now begin to back up a copy of all incoming./outgoing e.mails and contacts.