How to back up .pst files when Outlook won't open

[sodly]

I have a corrupted Windows Vista and much of it is not operational at the
moment. I'm trying to backup all my Outlook files (contacts, calendar)
before I do a re-install on my Windows. I've tried to locate the .pst files
with, so far, no success. Is there anyone that can talk me through this
process? I don't think there's any way I can receive help via email since my
system is acting strangely (as I said most of my programs besides Explorer
won't even launch). When I go to control panel and try to click
Administrator it won't let me so I'm stuck there. How else can I get to
those .pst files and save them while I still have the chance? Please reply
to the email in my profile if possible. Thanks.

 

[DL]

They are hidden files
http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm
shows Vista default location

 

[sodly]

Can someone please refresh me on how to show hidden files? Thanks.

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

Can someone please refresh me on how to show hidden files? Thanks.

You don't need to do that. Open Windows Explorer and enter the exact path
into the Address bar. In Vista, use %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Outlook. Click
Go.