Transferring PST files to a new computer

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I've read all the other messages in this group as to how to transfer my PST files, but I have complications.

I have 4 PST files and 1 OST file. The OST File transfer was successful, as was one of the PST files. However, the more important PST files have not transferred and are not recognized as PST files by my new Windows XP (Outlook 2003) laptop. All the files show up with Outlook icons and are shown as Outlook Data Files within properties.

I transferred the files by copying them to CD, then copying them to my new desktop. I've tried this several times thinking it was a bad CD or something didn't copy properly.

I've tried importing the files into Outlook using Data File Management and the Import/Export feature. They don't seem to want to bring in these files.

Is there a limit to the number of PST files I can use?
Can I merge PST files?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've already spent a couple days on this effort.
 
Did you clear the read only flag on those files you copied back to your
desktop?

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Patricia Cardoza
Outlook MVP
www.cardozasolutions.com

Author, Special Edition Using Microsoft Outlook 2003

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GoodorLucky said:
I've read all the other messages in this group as to how to transfer my
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PST files, but I have complications.
I have 4 PST files and 1 OST file. The OST File transfer was successful,
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as was one of the PST files. However, the more important PST files have not
transferred and are not recognized as PST files by my new Windows XP
(Outlook 2003) laptop. All the files show up with Outlook icons and are
shown as Outlook Data Files within properties.
I transferred the files by copying them to CD, then copying them to my new
Click to expand...
desktop. I've tried this several times thinking it was a bad CD or
something didn't copy properly.
I've tried importing the files into Outlook using Data File Management and
Click to expand...
the Import/Export feature. They don't seem to want to bring in these files.
Is there a limit to the number of PST files I can use?
Can I merge PST files?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've already spent a couple days
Click to expand...
on this effort.
 
Hi Patricia,

The icons on my desktop all have the “read-only†boxes unchecked. So I’m taking that to mean I need to do nothing as far as unflagging is concerned. Do you agree?

Thanks,

Gary
 
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