"The operation failed"

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I have an archive pst that I'd like to right-click/close in OL2003. I get
"the operation failed. An object could not be found." I've renamed and
replaced the pst file with a copy of another pst that works fine, but get the
same error, so it seems not related to the file itself. I also get the error
clicking on the properties/advanced button. I also had this error in OL2002,
and I upgraded to OL2003, hoping it might get resolved. Any ideas on how to
close it?
 
You'll either need to edit the registry or make a new profile. A new profile
is usually easier, and often required if you screw up deleting the key, but
since the errant pst is likely to have a unique file name, your chances of
success are higher.

Find your profile in Windows Messaging Subsystem, usually at
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
Messaging Subsystem\Profiles and search for the pst name, if you know it.
Otherwise search for 'pst' and guess at which one it is. :) Normally a pst
has two keys associated with it - this one will have just one. Delete the
key from the right side of the screen.

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