pst backup

[kr]

My computer crashed a couple of weeks ago. I have a
backup pst file with all of my email contacts info. How
do put all of my old info into my current outlook program?

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Delete the .pst file that the current installation created. Copy your .pst
file to a location of your choice. Open Outlook and when it starts to whine
about the .pst file, point it to the file you saved.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to the
Swen virus, all e-mails sent to my actual account will be deleted w/out
reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer
kr <[email protected]> asked:

| My computer crashed a couple of weeks ago. I have a
| backup pst file with all of my email contacts info. How
| do put all of my old info into my current outlook program?

 

[kr]

Where do I find the .pst file that the current
installation created?

 

[Pat Garard]

How did you originally find the .pst file
in order to back it up?
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Regards,
Pat Garard
Australia

Anne & Pat Garard.
apgarardATbigpondDOTnetDOTau
_______________________________________________

 

[Pat Garard]

Ok Michael!
You have (inadvertently) given us one piece of
HARD information - Office 2000.
Now! Outlook has a spot where it puts .pst Files,
but YOU can put them anywhere!
For Now, let's find Outlooks spot -
Run Outlook
Tools>Services
'Services' Tab
Select 'Personal Folders' (Click Once on it)
'Properties' Button, and examine 'Path:'
This is where the .pst file is - note Path and File Name!
Cancel/Close All
Run Windows Explorer and navigate to that Path
Rename the Personal Folders File by putting 'old_'
at the beginning of the name.
Restore your old file, and rename as necessary to
the Name of the PST file.

Check Outlook! Ok Now?
--
Regards,
Pat Garard
Australia

Anne & Pat Garard.
apgarardATbigpondDOTnetDOTau
_______________________________________________
PS
Did you search sub-folders? The likely location is:
Windows 2000
C:\WINDOWS\Profiles\<YourUserName>\Local Settings
\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\<SomeName>.pst
Windows Xp
C:\Documents and Settings\<YourUserName>\Local Settings
\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\<SomeName>.pst

PPS
Most parts of my anatomy have 'smarts', but thats NOT your
affair!!!!!!!!

 

[Pat Garard]

Michael,
Please do ONE THING AT A TIME!!!
Outlook 2000 HAS a 'Tools' Menu Item.
Outlook 2000 HAS a 'Services' Item on that Menu.
If this is NOT the Case then:
Run Outlook
Help>About Microsoft Outlook
'Microsoft(R) Outlook (R) ?????????? ....'

What does your PC offer for the ?????????.... ?
--
Regards,
Pat Garard
Australia

Anne & Pat Garard.
apgarardATbigpondDOTnetDOTau
_______________________________________________