Backup contact data created using custom forms

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I have created a custom form with some user defined fields in it. I have
published the form to my Personal Forms Library.

I usually backup by creating a copy of the Outlook.pst folder and save it as
Outlook Date.

If I have to reformat my PC, reload Outlook and then open my old Outlook
folder (as I have had to do in the past!), will my items still be opened with
the custom form or will that no longer exist in my custom form library? If
the latter, how do I get round this? What is the correct process for backing
up when custom forms are used?

Am feeling a bit nervouse here!
 
Since the form is published in your Personal Forms library, the file you need to back up and later restore is your entire current .pst file. It contains the form definition as a hidden item. As long as it's the default store for the current mail profile (as set in Tools | Email Accounts), it will have all your forms and custom views and rules.

You should always make a separate backup copy of your custom form by saving it as an .oft template file.
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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
For a stand alone PC is this typically the file called outlook.pst stored in
Documents and Settings/User Name/Local Settings/Application
Data/Microsoft/Outlook?
 
Typically, yes, but a .pst file can in fact be anywhere with any name.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
Thank you

Sue Mosher said:
Typically, yes, but a .pst file can in fact be anywhere with any name.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
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