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The outlook backup tag on WindowsForum.com collects practical guidance for preserving Microsoft Outlook configuration and data before a reinstall, repair, or migration. A recurring theme is the new Outlook for Windows, which stores much of its setup in a small UserSettings.json file tucked away in a folder most users never open. Copying that file takes seconds and can spare you from rebuilding accounts, views, and preferences by hand. Because new Outlook behaves like a web-based app, its local footprint differs from classic Outlook, so knowing which files matter is the key to a reliable backup.
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    Back Up New Outlook for Windows Settings: Find and Restore UserSettings.json

    Microsoft spends a lot of time getting people to move to new Outlook for Windows. It spends much less time explaining where that app keeps your setup. The short answer is a small JSON file in a folder most people never open. Copying it takes about ten seconds, and it can save you a lot of setup...