.pst file- loading on new computer

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Mike D.

Hi,

I just purchased a new computer and I would like to setup
my Outlook 2000 in the same way as it was on my old
computer. In other words, I am looking to see how is the
best way to have my contacts and e-mail folders set up
properly on my new computer from my old computer.

I have been doing some reading about .pst files. I did
copy the old files (outlook.pst and email.pst) from my
old computer and did put it in the "hidden" folder on the
new computer where the .pst file should be. But when I
went to "File/Open/.PST" and tried to open the old pst
file, nothing happened.

I am very frustrated!! can anyone please help me and give
me advice on the best way to get my old folders/contacts
into Outlook 2000 on my new computer???

Thanks in advance..

Mike
 
If the read only is off, run the repair tool, scanpst.exe, you may have to
run it several times to repair

HT said:
I have the same problem and keep getting msg. "Properties for this info
Click to expand...
service must be defined prior to use" followed by "this is not a .pst file".
 
Sorry... the read-only was unchecked... so I am still
having the problem.

Any other suggestions??

Thanks
Mike
 
I'm assuming you tried to open within OL.
Run the inbox repair tool, scanpst.exe, you may have to run it several
times.
 
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