Vista is not involved in this so don't expect it to solve your issue. Even
if you manage to unlock the pst-file while Outlook is open, it is very
likely that you only create corrupted backups.
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<techman41973@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I use a backup service called Data Deposit Box that automatically
> backs up key files to a remote server via the internet. This is great
> for my laptop when I am on the road, where I don't have to manually
> backup my system. It backs up the difference between local and remote
> files every time it sees a change in the file on the local machine. I
> would like to backup my outlook.pst file with this service, however it
> won't backup files that are locked. And I would rather not keep
> closing and reopening outlook just so the backup can take place. I am
> currently using Windows XP and plan to upgrade to Vista. Does Vista
> still prevent other applications from accessing .PST files when
> outlook is open? I am hoping Windows Vista has solved this problem
> where other applications can access a snapshot of open files such as
> pst files.
>