Transfer .pst data

[sdmccabe]

I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all Outlook data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well as archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst was located in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory on the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder on destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission to open the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR copy and rebooted
system.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring Outlook to use it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that told you to do
that? What is your Outlook version?

 

[sdmccabe]

Yes, I just copied the file into the Outlook folder. I guess I should have
imported the file. I goofed - any suggestions on where to go from here?
Reinstall Office?

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring Outlook to use it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that told you to do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst was located in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory on the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission to open the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR copy and
rebooted
system.

 

[sdmccabe]

Outlook version 2002 - sorry I omitted from reply...

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring Outlook to use it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that told you to do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst was located in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory on the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission to open the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR copy and
rebooted
system.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Not really. Importing is not the correct way to transfer data either. The
Help files provide ample instructions. The following applies to both Outlook
2002 and 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Yes, I just copied the file into the Outlook folder. I guess I should
have
imported the file. I goofed - any suggestions on where to go from here?
Reinstall Office?

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring Outlook to use
it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that told you to
do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst was located
in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory on the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission to open
the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR copy and
rebooted
system.

 

[sdmccabe]

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Do you think that this procedure will
correct the corrupt files on the destination computer, or will it be
necessary to reinstall Office? Thanks again!

Not really. Importing is not the correct way to transfer data either. The
Help files provide ample instructions. The following applies to both Outlook
2002 and 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Yes, I just copied the file into the Outlook folder. I guess I should
have
imported the file. I goofed - any suggestions on where to go from here?
Reinstall Office?

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring Outlook to use
it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that told you to
do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst was located
in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory on the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission to open
the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR copy and
rebooted
system.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Reinstalling Office would do nothing to correct a corrupt PST file.
Provide evidence that proves the PST file is corrupt and how it got that
way.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Do you think that this procedure
will
correct the corrupt files on the destination computer, or will it be
necessary to reinstall Office? Thanks again!

Not really. Importing is not the correct way to transfer data either. The
Help files provide ample instructions. The following applies to both
Outlook
2002 and 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Yes, I just copied the file into the Outlook folder. I guess I should
have
imported the file. I goofed - any suggestions on where to go from
here?
Reinstall Office?

:

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring Outlook to
use
it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that told you
to
do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all
Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst was
located
in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory on the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission to
open
the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR copy and
rebooted
system.

 

[sdmccabe]

Sorry for the tardy (and lengthy) reply. I suggested the file was corrupt
based on your previous reply, and also because as soon as I preformed my
incorrect file transfer I lacked permission to access one of the sets of
personal folders – perhaps that it itself was not a sign of a corrupt file.
Going forward, I think I understand what I SHOULD have done, however I have
already opened (and used) Outlook and assume that is why an Outlook.pst file
was created in the Outlook folder. As stated in the procedure, that is the
default folder and it does not matter when I copy the .pst I want to
transfer, so I can overwrite the existing .pst or simply copy to a different
folder and then follow the rest of the instructions. I have been using
Outlook for several days, but don’t care about losing that .pst data – the
old Contacts and Calendar data is my primary concern. Please let me know the
consequences of these choices. In summary, I just want to have access to my
old data and to be sure that I am updating that correct .pst file with new
data, not one of the other .pst’s. If you could provide instructions to again
access the personal folders that I am now denied permissions, that would be a
bonus, I guess.

Reinstalling Office would do nothing to correct a corrupt PST file.
Provide evidence that proves the PST file is corrupt and how it got that
way.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Do you think that this procedure
will
correct the corrupt files on the destination computer, or will it be
necessary to reinstall Office? Thanks again!

Not really. Importing is not the correct way to transfer data either. The
Help files provide ample instructions. The following applies to both
Outlook
2002 and 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Yes, I just copied the file into the Outlook folder. I guess I should
have
imported the file. I goofed - any suggestions on where to go from
here?
Reinstall Office?

:

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring Outlook to
use
it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that told you
to
do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all
Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst was
located
in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory on the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission to
open
the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR copy and
rebooted
system.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You lost me. How did you create and transfer the PST file you now think is
corrupt? What is the exact error message and what produces the error
message?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Sorry for the tardy (and lengthy) reply. I suggested the file was corrupt
based on your previous reply, and also because as soon as I preformed my
incorrect file transfer I lacked permission to access one of the sets of
personal folders - perhaps that it itself was not a sign of a corrupt
file.
Going forward, I think I understand what I SHOULD have done, however I
have
already opened (and used) Outlook and assume that is why an Outlook.pst
file
was created in the Outlook folder. As stated in the procedure, that is
the
default folder and it does not matter when I copy the .pst I want to
transfer, so I can overwrite the existing .pst or simply copy to a
different
folder and then follow the rest of the instructions. I have been using
Outlook for several days, but don't care about losing that .pst data - the
old Contacts and Calendar data is my primary concern. Please let me know
the
consequences of these choices. In summary, I just want to have access to
my
old data and to be sure that I am updating that correct .pst file with new
data, not one of the other .pst's. If you could provide instructions to
again
access the personal folders that I am now denied permissions, that would
be a
bonus, I guess.

Reinstalling Office would do nothing to correct a corrupt PST file.
Provide evidence that proves the PST file is corrupt and how it got that
way.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Do you think that this procedure
will
correct the corrupt files on the destination computer, or will it be
necessary to reinstall Office? Thanks again!

:

Not really. Importing is not the correct way to transfer data either.
The
Help files provide ample instructions. The following applies to both
Outlook
2002 and 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Yes, I just copied the file into the Outlook folder. I guess I
should
have
imported the file. I goofed - any suggestions on where to go from
here?
Reinstall Office?

:

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring Outlook
to
use
it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that told
you
to
do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all
Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst was
located
in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory on
the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission to
open
the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR copy
and
rebooted
system.

 

[sdmccabe]

OK. I mistakenly tried to transfer my old .pst files by simply copy/paste to
the Outlook folder of a new system. As soon as I did this and opened
Outlook, I lacked permissions to access personal folders – and still do.
When I view the Folder List, I see the error message: “Unable to display the
folder. Microsoft Outlook could not access the specified folder location.
File access is denied. You do not have the permission required to access the
file C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst.†I can however access my “Outlook Today
– (Personal Folders)â€. I would like to resolve the permissions issue, as
well as be sure that my clumsy file transfer does not compromise my ability
to utilize old and collect .pst data in one place. I have not yet used the
File/Open function of the “Reconnecting old Outlook data file†instructions,
pending your advice.

You lost me. How did you create and transfer the PST file you now think is
corrupt? What is the exact error message and what produces the error
message?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Sorry for the tardy (and lengthy) reply. I suggested the file was corrupt
based on your previous reply, and also because as soon as I preformed my
incorrect file transfer I lacked permission to access one of the sets of
personal folders - perhaps that it itself was not a sign of a corrupt
file.
Going forward, I think I understand what I SHOULD have done, however I
have
already opened (and used) Outlook and assume that is why an Outlook.pst
file
was created in the Outlook folder. As stated in the procedure, that is
the
default folder and it does not matter when I copy the .pst I want to
transfer, so I can overwrite the existing .pst or simply copy to a
different
folder and then follow the rest of the instructions. I have been using
Outlook for several days, but don't care about losing that .pst data - the
old Contacts and Calendar data is my primary concern. Please let me know
the
consequences of these choices. In summary, I just want to have access to
my
old data and to be sure that I am updating that correct .pst file with new
data, not one of the other .pst's. If you could provide instructions to
again
access the personal folders that I am now denied permissions, that would
be a
bonus, I guess.

Reinstalling Office would do nothing to correct a corrupt PST file.
Provide evidence that proves the PST file is corrupt and how it got that
way.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Thanks for the detailed instructions. Do you think that this procedure
will
correct the corrupt files on the destination computer, or will it be
necessary to reinstall Office? Thanks again!

:

Not really. Importing is not the correct way to transfer data either.
The
Help files provide ample instructions. The following applies to both
Outlook
2002 and 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Yes, I just copied the file into the Outlook folder. I guess I
should
have
imported the file. I goofed - any suggestions on where to go from
here?
Reinstall Office?

:

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring Outlook
to
use
it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that told
you
to
do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all
Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst was
located
in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory on
the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission to
open
the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR copy
and
rebooted
system.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

It is far more likely that your profile is corrupt than your PST file. I'd
just start by creating a new profile. You can always use the Inbox Repair
Tool to check your PST file for errors if you want.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

OK. I mistakenly tried to transfer my old .pst files by simply copy/paste
to
the Outlook folder of a new system. As soon as I did this and opened
Outlook, I lacked permissions to access personal folders - and still do.
When I view the Folder List, I see the error message: "Unable to display
the
folder. Microsoft Outlook could not access the specified folder location.
File access is denied. You do not have the permission required to access
the
file C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst." I can however access my "Outlook
Today
- (Personal Folders)". I would like to resolve the permissions issue, as
well as be sure that my clumsy file transfer does not compromise my
ability
to utilize old and collect .pst data in one place. I have not yet used
the
File/Open function of the "Reconnecting old Outlook data file"
instructions,
pending your advice.

You lost me. How did you create and transfer the PST file you now think
is
corrupt? What is the exact error message and what produces the error
message?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Sorry for the tardy (and lengthy) reply. I suggested the file was
corrupt
based on your previous reply, and also because as soon as I preformed
my
incorrect file transfer I lacked permission to access one of the sets
of
personal folders - perhaps that it itself was not a sign of a corrupt
file.
Going forward, I think I understand what I SHOULD have done, however I
have
already opened (and used) Outlook and assume that is why an Outlook.pst
file
was created in the Outlook folder. As stated in the procedure, that is
the
default folder and it does not matter when I copy the .pst I want to
transfer, so I can overwrite the existing .pst or simply copy to a
different
folder and then follow the rest of the instructions. I have been using
Outlook for several days, but don't care about losing that .pst data -
the
old Contacts and Calendar data is my primary concern. Please let me
know
the
consequences of these choices. In summary, I just want to have access
to
my
old data and to be sure that I am updating that correct .pst file with
new
data, not one of the other .pst's. If you could provide instructions to
again
access the personal folders that I am now denied permissions, that
would
be a
bonus, I guess.

:

Reinstalling Office would do nothing to correct a corrupt PST file.
Provide evidence that proves the PST file is corrupt and how it got
that
way.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Thanks for the detailed instructions. Do you think that this
procedure
will
correct the corrupt files on the destination computer, or will it be
necessary to reinstall Office? Thanks again!

:

Not really. Importing is not the correct way to transfer data
either.
The
Help files provide ample instructions. The following applies to
both
Outlook
2002 and 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Yes, I just copied the file into the Outlook folder. I guess I
should
have
imported the file. I goofed - any suggestions on where to go
from
here?
Reinstall Office?

:

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring
Outlook
to
use
it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that
told
you
to
do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all
Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well
as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst
was
located
in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory
on
the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder
on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission
to
open
the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR
copy
and
rebooted
system.

 

[sdmccabe]

The Repair Tool found errors and seemed to do the trick - thanks for your
patience.

It is far more likely that your profile is corrupt than your PST file. I'd
just start by creating a new profile. You can always use the Inbox Repair
Tool to check your PST file for errors if you want.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

OK. I mistakenly tried to transfer my old .pst files by simply copy/paste
to
the Outlook folder of a new system. As soon as I did this and opened
Outlook, I lacked permissions to access personal folders - and still do.
When I view the Folder List, I see the error message: "Unable to display
the
folder. Microsoft Outlook could not access the specified folder location.
File access is denied. You do not have the permission required to access
the
file C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst." I can however access my "Outlook
Today
- (Personal Folders)". I would like to resolve the permissions issue, as
well as be sure that my clumsy file transfer does not compromise my
ability
to utilize old and collect .pst data in one place. I have not yet used
the
File/Open function of the "Reconnecting old Outlook data file"
instructions,
pending your advice.

You lost me. How did you create and transfer the PST file you now think
is
corrupt? What is the exact error message and what produces the error
message?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Sorry for the tardy (and lengthy) reply. I suggested the file was
corrupt
based on your previous reply, and also because as soon as I preformed
my
incorrect file transfer I lacked permission to access one of the sets
of
personal folders - perhaps that it itself was not a sign of a corrupt
file.
Going forward, I think I understand what I SHOULD have done, however I
have
already opened (and used) Outlook and assume that is why an Outlook.pst
file
was created in the Outlook folder. As stated in the procedure, that is
the
default folder and it does not matter when I copy the .pst I want to
transfer, so I can overwrite the existing .pst or simply copy to a
different
folder and then follow the rest of the instructions. I have been using
Outlook for several days, but don't care about losing that .pst data -
the
old Contacts and Calendar data is my primary concern. Please let me
know
the
consequences of these choices. In summary, I just want to have access
to
my
old data and to be sure that I am updating that correct .pst file with
new
data, not one of the other .pst's. If you could provide instructions to
again
access the personal folders that I am now denied permissions, that
would
be a
bonus, I guess.

:

Reinstalling Office would do nothing to correct a corrupt PST file.
Provide evidence that proves the PST file is corrupt and how it got
that
way.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Thanks for the detailed instructions. Do you think that this
procedure
will
correct the corrupt files on the destination computer, or will it be
necessary to reinstall Office? Thanks again!

:

Not really. Importing is not the correct way to transfer data
either.
The
Help files provide ample instructions. The following applies to
both
Outlook
2002 and 2003:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Yes, I just copied the file into the Outlook folder. I guess I
should
have
imported the file. I goofed - any suggestions on where to go
from
here?
Reinstall Office?

:

You mean you just copied the PST file without configuring
Outlook
to
use
it?
That would corrupt any profile. What posts did you read that
told
you
to
do
that? What is your Outlook version?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I read other posts and thought I understand how to transfer all
Outlook
data
to a destination computer. I copied outlook.pst data (as well
as
archive.pst
file) to new system. FYI, on the "old" system outlook.pst
was
located
in
the C:WINDOWS directory, but was located in Outlook directory
on
the
destination system. I copied both files into Outlook folder
on
destination
system. When I try to start Outlook it says I lack permission
to
open
the
file Outlook.pst. I removed read-only properties after CDR
copy
and
rebooted
system.