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| Thread ID: 53904 | 2005-01-30 22:58:00 | Microsoft Outlook - Finding Email After reinstall | bacon01 (7049) | Press F1 |
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| 319510 | 2005-01-30 22:58:00 | I have recently installed a new hard drive to my PC. In the installation process I had problems with the OS and the old Hard Drive wasn't able to be booted after start up. The old hard drive wasn't deleted, as I was able to retrieve data and old files from the old hard drive. The OS was reinstalled on the new Hard Drive. However I have subsequently lost my Microsoft Outlook (full version not Express) I want to know if I can retrieve the old messages from Outlook. There wasn't a backup done of the email folder prior to the installation. I am running XP Pro on a P4 3.0 GHZ with 1 GB Ram Anyhelp would be very much appreciated. Thanks |
bacon01 (7049) | ||
| 319511 | 2005-01-30 23:14:00 | Do a search on the old drive for *.pst file. this contains all your info, including mail. | pheonix (36) | ||
| 319512 | 2005-01-30 23:15:00 | Do a search for pst files you should find them. hth |
johnboy (217) | ||
| 319513 | 2005-02-03 13:36:00 | Good question as I'm in the same boat. Now, I've done a search on one of my old hard drives and have come across the "*.pst" file. How do I import that into the new drive without deleting the current settings on the new drive? And, while I'm at it, what is the file for the address book on the old drive? Thanks in advance! |
shep1478 (7050) | ||
| 319514 | 2005-02-03 13:54:00 | Open outlook On the File menu, click Import and Export. Click Import from another program or file, and then click Next. Click Personal Folder File (.pst), and then click Next. In the File to import box, specify the path and file name of the .pst file you want to import.... I'm not sure what you mean by deleting current settings on the new drive?? Outlook.pst stores addresses and messages... Good luck |
bachelorno1 (6556) | ||
| 319515 | 2005-02-03 15:41:00 | I'm not sure what you mean by deleting current settings on the new drive?? Outlook.pst stores addresses and messages... Good luck Sorry, after I posted I realized that didn't make much sence! Meaning the current addresses and email I have on the new drive (the way I have Outlook configed right now). Will importing the PST file over-write anything in Outlook the way I have it set-up now.. |
shep1478 (7050) | ||
| 319516 | 2005-02-03 20:18:00 | Meaning the current addresses and email I have on the new drive (the way I have Outlook configed right now). Will importing the PST file over-write anything in Outlook the way I have it set-up now.. I don't use Outlook but a quick Google found this page (www.brienposey.com) that may be of some help. It would pay to back up your existing .pst file first. |
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