locked out of outlook

[Gary Metzler]

Hi All,

I am using windows xp sr3 and outlook 2003. For some reason when I try to
bring up outlook it is asking for a password for the mailbox.pst file. I
don't ever remember creating a password. How can I correct this behavior
and get back into outlook? Any help is most appreciated. thanks,

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[wangdong]

Hi,

Even if you forget the password for the encrypted PST file, you can
still decrypt it by using Advanced Outlook Repair. Advanced Outlook
Repair can decrypt all the encrypted data and convert it into a new
PST file that doesn't require a password. You can visit
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/outlook-password.htm to get more
detailed information.
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/ contains detailed information about
Advanced Outlook Repair.
And you can also download a free demo version at http://www.datanumen.com/aor/aor.exe

Wangdong

 

[Gary Metzler]

Hi,

When this happened I lost my current inbox and contact list. Will this help
recover them? Thanks,

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

He's just pimping his product - it may or may not work for your situation.

Your problem is that the pst thinks it has a password but you are pretty
sure you never passworded it, correct?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

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[Gary Metzler]

Hi Diane,

that is correct. I did add a password to get back into outlook.

He's just pimping his product - it may or may not work for your situation.

Your problem is that the pst thinks it has a password but you are pretty
sure you never passworded it, correct?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi,

When this happened I lost my current inbox and contact list. Will this
help recover them? Thanks,

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Well, as long as it works. The fix when outlook is confused about a
password is a new profile but it may also work to click ok until it agrees.


--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi Diane,

that is correct. I did add a password to get back into outlook.

He's just pimping his product - it may or may not work for your
situation.

Your problem is that the pst thinks it has a password but you are pretty
sure you never passworded it, correct?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi,

When this happened I lost my current inbox and contact list. Will this
help recover them? Thanks,
Hi,

Even if you forget the password for the encrypted PST file, you can
still decrypt it by using Advanced Outlook Repair. Advanced Outlook
Repair can decrypt all the encrypted data and convert it into a new
PST file that doesn't require a password. You can visit
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/outlook-password.htm to get more
detailed information.
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/ contains detailed information about
Advanced Outlook Repair.
And you can also download a free demo version at
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/aor.exe

Wangdong

 

[Roady [MVP]]

So things are working for you now again or not? Your reply is a little bit
confusing that way ;-)

In general the fix is to click the OK button until it doesn't prompt you
anymore and you get access to Outlook (usually 3 times per pst-file). That
is of course when there really isn't a password on the pst-file.

Just from my reference;
Did you perhaps recently upgraded your Outlook version or applied a specific
update regarding Outlook?
Which mail account type are you using?

Hi Diane,

that is correct. I did add a password to get back into outlook.

He's just pimping his product - it may or may not work for your
situation.

Your problem is that the pst thinks it has a password but you are pretty
sure you never passworded it, correct?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi,

When this happened I lost my current inbox and contact list. Will this
help recover them? Thanks,
Hi,

Even if you forget the password for the encrypted PST file, you can
still decrypt it by using Advanced Outlook Repair. Advanced Outlook
Repair can decrypt all the encrypted data and convert it into a new
PST file that doesn't require a password. You can visit
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/outlook-password.htm to get more
detailed information.
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/ contains detailed information about
Advanced Outlook Repair.
And you can also download a free demo version at
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/aor.exe

Wangdong

 

[Gary Metzler]

I am using a pop account. I just re-built everything. thanks,

So things are working for you now again or not? Your reply is a little bit
confusing that way ;-)

In general the fix is to click the OK button until it doesn't prompt you
anymore and you get access to Outlook (usually 3 times per pst-file). That
is of course when there really isn't a password on the pst-file.

Just from my reference;
Did you perhaps recently upgraded your Outlook version or applied a
specific update regarding Outlook?
Which mail account type are you using?

Hi Diane,

that is correct. I did add a password to get back into outlook.

He's just pimping his product - it may or may not work for your
situation.

Your problem is that the pst thinks it has a password but you are pretty
sure you never passworded it, correct?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072


Hi,

When this happened I lost my current inbox and contact list. Will this
help recover them? Thanks,
Hi,

Even if you forget the password for the encrypted PST file, you can
still decrypt it by using Advanced Outlook Repair. Advanced Outlook
Repair can decrypt all the encrypted data and convert it into a new
PST file that doesn't require a password. You can visit
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/outlook-password.htm to get more
detailed information.
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/ contains detailed information about
Advanced Outlook Repair.
And you can also download a free demo version at
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/aor.exe

Wangdong

 

[Gary Metzler]

Hi Diane,

I just re-built the profile. Thanks for all your help.

Well, as long as it works. The fix when outlook is confused about a
password is a new profile but it may also work to click ok until it
agrees.


--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi Diane,

that is correct. I did add a password to get back into outlook.

He's just pimping his product - it may or may not work for your
situation.

Your problem is that the pst thinks it has a password but you are pretty
sure you never passworded it, correct?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072


Hi,

When this happened I lost my current inbox and contact list. Will this
help recover them? Thanks,
Hi,

Even if you forget the password for the encrypted PST file, you can
still decrypt it by using Advanced Outlook Repair. Advanced Outlook
Repair can decrypt all the encrypted data and convert it into a new
PST file that doesn't require a password. You can visit
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/outlook-password.htm to get more
detailed information.
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/ contains detailed information about
Advanced Outlook Repair.
And you can also download a free demo version at
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/aor.exe

Wangdong

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

A new profile will fix a lot of problems when you upgrade.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi Diane,

I just re-built the profile. Thanks for all your help.

Well, as long as it works. The fix when outlook is confused about a
password is a new profile but it may also work to click ok until it
agrees.


--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072

Hi Diane,

that is correct. I did add a password to get back into outlook.
He's just pimping his product - it may or may not work for your
situation.

Your problem is that the pst thinks it has a password but you are
pretty sure you never passworded it, correct?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072


Hi,

When this happened I lost my current inbox and contact list. Will
this help recover them? Thanks,
Hi,

Even if you forget the password for the encrypted PST file, you can
still decrypt it by using Advanced Outlook Repair. Advanced Outlook
Repair can decrypt all the encrypted data and convert it into a new
PST file that doesn't require a password. You can visit
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/outlook-password.htm to get
more
detailed information.
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/ contains detailed information about
Advanced Outlook Repair.
And you can also download a free demo version at
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/aor.exe

Wangdong

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Thanks for the feedback. Good to hear you've got it fixed

I am using a pop account. I just re-built everything. thanks,

So things are working for you now again or not? Your reply is a little
bit confusing that way ;-)

In general the fix is to click the OK button until it doesn't prompt you
anymore and you get access to Outlook (usually 3 times per pst-file).
That is of course when there really isn't a password on the pst-file.

Just from my reference;
Did you perhaps recently upgraded your Outlook version or applied a
specific update regarding Outlook?
Which mail account type are you using?

Hi Diane,

that is correct. I did add a password to get back into outlook.
He's just pimping his product - it may or may not work for your
situation.

Your problem is that the pst thinks it has a password but you are
pretty sure you never passworded it, correct?

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:
mailto:[email protected]

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
mailto:[email protected]

Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072


Hi,

When this happened I lost my current inbox and contact list. Will
this help recover them? Thanks,
Hi,

Even if you forget the password for the encrypted PST file, you can
still decrypt it by using Advanced Outlook Repair. Advanced Outlook
Repair can decrypt all the encrypted data and convert it into a new
PST file that doesn't require a password. You can visit
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/outlook-password.htm to get
more
detailed information.
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/ contains detailed information about
Advanced Outlook Repair.
And you can also download a free demo version at
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/aor.exe

Wangdong