Luther,
I tried the url you listed however it would not page up. Is there a simple
way to copy contacts, folders in ms outlook as a backup? this is ridiculous!
"Luther" wrote:
> On Sep 2, 11:54 am, Scott Free <Scott F...@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
> > I exported my contact list in MS Outlook in .pst format as suggested in the
> > Help Section of Outlook. Seemed very easy and straight-forward. Once
> > completed however I could not open the backup file because a 'window pop'
> > said I needed to know the program that created it. MS failed to mention that
> > in their instructions. I have no idea. I chose from a list selection and
> > searched the web with no luck!
> >
> > After countless tries to trouble shoot the file remains locked and
> > unaccessible. To add to the frustration, I tried to delete the file
> > completely however a 'window pop up' indicated (error cannot delete, program
> > is being used by another person or program, and to close all programs and try
> > again.) Once again No Luck!
> >
> > All I want to do is create a simple backup copy of MS Outlook, Contacts,
> > Personal folders etc. in the event of a crash or loss. I have an external
> > hard drive I wish to import to.
> >
> > Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
>
> It sounds like your backup PST is getting mixed with the PST Outlook
> is using, and that's why it's locked and it doesn't let you delete it.
> Typically you don't open backup files directly, but you must restore
> them using the application that created the backup file.
>
> You may have better luck with Outlook questions on
> microsoft.public.outlook. BCM is not involved in PST backups, just
> backup and restore of its own data.
>
>
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