backup.pst not recognized as valid in Outlook

[Jason]

I have backed up my e-mails to backup.pst and wiped my
hard drive. I am trying to import the data to Outlook
2002, but I receive the following error: The file
backup.pst is not a Personal Folders File.

The .pst file was created by exported all data from
Outlook to a .pst file. I burned the file to a CD and
copied it to the desktop of my new computer. When I try
an import the file I get the above error.

I'm not sure what to do about this. Anyone have a
suggestion? As you can imagine I would really like to
get my e-mail, contacts, etc back.

 

[Guest]

Are you trying to connect to the .pst file located on the
CD or have you copied the .pst file to your new hard
drive for use?

If you have not copied the file to your new hard drive
please do so. Also when you burn a file to CD and then
pull it back to your hard drive the file is a Read Only
file. After copying it back to your hard drive you need
to right click on the file and uncheck "Read Only" to
make it writable again.

Hope this helps!

 

[Sudharson AN]

Hi,

Another thing you mightwantto check is to goto the properties of the
backup.pst and then Check what itsays under "Openswith". If that not
Outlook, clickon the Change Button and then if Outlook is oneof the
recommended programs Select itand hten Click on Ok. Else Clcick on theBrowse
button and then point to the file Outlook.Exeand then clcick on Ok. Now
Outlook would be listed as one of the recommended programs. Select that and
then Click on Ok.

Hope this helps !!!

With Regards,

Sudharson.AN