Determine if PST file is password protected

[static.chi.cubs]

Preface:
I have developed a script (vbs) that will be broadcast throughout the
company and its purpose is to consolidate all pst files found on a
given pc. When the script finds a pst file, whether it it searching on
the hard drive or any other server, it will move that pst file to a
specific directory on a given server, load the user's hive into the
registry (deployment via SMS) and then remap that pst in the registry.

Question:
Is there any way for the script (once again, vb) to recognize the pst
file as being password protected prior to moving it? I can't seem to
find any relative information in the registry.

BTW, I am aware of the file called pst19upg.exe, but I do not want to
strip the password from the file. I simply want to determine if it is
protected or not.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

*Best Regards*

 

[Brian Tillman]

I have developed a script (vbs) that will be broadcast throughout the
company and its purpose is to consolidate all pst files found on a
given pc. When the script finds a pst file, whether it it searching on
the hard drive or any other server, it will move that pst file to a
specific directory on a given server, load the user's hive into the
registry (deployment via SMS) and then remap that pst in the registry.

Bad idea, since PSTs on file servers are not supported and, if used, can
lead to corruption of the PSTs.

 

[static.chi.cubs]

First of all, thank you for a timely response. I am in the process of
beta testing this script and have not seen any corruption thus far. All
information in my "preface" is working correctly. (Knock on wood!) I
needed the question answered relative to password protection. However,
I have decided to strip that password from the pst after moving it to
the server.

I will continue to be open to any solutions that anyone may have for my
own educational purposes, though.