To back up Outlook Rules Wizard rules

Rules are stored in .rwz files with the name of your profile. However, just copying the .rwz file to another machine doesn't always work. Instead, export the rules: 

1. Choose  Tools | Rules Wizard, and then click Options.

2. In the Options dialog box, click Export Rules, and choose a file location. 

Reverse the process to import your saved rules if you need to transfer Outlook to another machine. Always check all the imported rules to make sure they're still active. Sometimes they're deactivated -- especially move or copy to folder rules --  because Outlook can't be sure that the destination folder is the same as in your original rule. 

Updated Apr 09 2008

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