Close down Outlook in Scheduled Tasks?

[jimmarshall]

I have a batch file that backs up key files for me each night. It is called by Scheduled Tasks.

I would like this batch file to also back up Outlook.pst, but xcopy in the batch file won't because of a lock.

So, I would like to close down Outlook, run the batch file, then restart Outlook again.

Anyone know a way this can be done?

TIA

Jim

 

[Khayman]

if you want to back up outlook, this might be an easier option
http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2002/pfbackup.aspx

 

[jimmarshall]

Thanks Khayman

I already had this installed. It is very useful, but it only offers to do a backup as you close down Outlook.

What I am looking for is to automate the process, so I need to be able to close down Outlook.

Thanks
Jim

 

[Khayman]

ok, how about this

program call enditall
http://home.ptd.net/~don5408/toolbox/enditall/

it can be run from the command line with a speciaic program to close (in this case outlook), so you can put it at the begining of your batch file
have a look at this page for more information
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,567854,00.asp
then at the end of the batch file simply start outlook

 

[jimmarshall]

Khayman

Thanks - that was the type of thing I was looking for.

However, Outlook will not respond to Close, and I don't want to kill it every night.

So, I guess I'll just have to do it manually for now.

Thanks
Jim