outlook.pst - Is outlook.pst spyware, adware, or a virus?

what is outlook.pst?
Purpose of outlook.pst:



Process or task name:

Be sure to always double check your spelling if you are concerned about spyware, as often spyware will use a very similiar spelling of system processes or other common tasks. outlook.pst

File type:
Misc file type - Not an exe or dll file, but still could be an executable if it is an activex file, script, etc.

Purpose of this file:
This file is simply a data file containing information for Microsoft's Outlook email program (and also Outlook Express). It contains information like emails and contact information. This outlook.pst is not an executable file, and is not spyware or adware. This file is also used if you want to backup your outlook emails, or backup your outlook contact information. This outlook.pst file is also the same file used to backup Outlook Express files. Visit outlook.pst for complete information on this task or process. If you would like help on other tasks or processes, you can view the entire process and task directory here.

What is the outlook.pst location, where is it stored on my computer?
This file will be located on your hard drive at c:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Outlook


Note on file and folder locations: Remember that although many files are always in default file locations, some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names like many spyware, adware, or popup programs do. If you suspect you have spyware or adware, check to see if you see a similiar names stored elsewhere. It always helps to check your tasklist also to see what is currently running on your computer. You can always view the tasklist on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del to view your "task manager", and then click the "processes" tab. This will show you all tasks running on your computer. Dll files will NOT show on your computer tasklist, as dll files are actually part of other processes. You may see similiar program names running if spyware or adware is on your computer, for example, outlook.pst may be slightly misspelled to keep you from finding it, or spyware and adware may be named very similiar to a system file. Make sure always check the location of tasks or processes if you are concerned. outlook.pst can also be used by other programs or software, as there is no standard on software program names what companies choose.

  • Is outlook.pst spyware?
        No.

  • Is this considered adware or popup related?
        No.

  • Is this considered a virus or trojan?
        No.

  • Would you recommend that I remove outlook.pst?
        No, I would not remove this file.

    • View All Tasks and Processes
    This file is simply a data file containing information for Microsoft's Outlook email program (and also Outlook Express). It contains information like emails and contact information. This outlook.pst is not an executable file, and is not spyware or adware. This file is also used if you want to backup your outlook emails, or backup your outlook contact information. This outlook.pst file is also the same file used to backup Outlook Express files. This file will be located on your hard drive at c:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Outlook Please feel free to check www.what-is-exe.com for any future lookups or updates, as this index is continually changing and expanding.