Retrieving data from a PST file after computer crashed

[Justin]

So, my computer crashed (power supply) and the piece of junk is so old
- it is not worth the time to get the piece of junk fixed.

I have an outlook.pst file which I believe has the list of contacts.
I would like to export the data from the file and make it available
for outlook or another mail app. Any recommendations?

 

[Gordon]

So, my computer crashed (power supply) and the piece of junk is so old
- it is not worth the time to get the piece of junk fixed.

I have an outlook.pst file which I believe has the list of contacts.
I would like to export the data from the file and make it available
for outlook or another mail app. Any recommendations?

Two separate operations.
1. Remove the HDD from the old machine and either install it as a slave in
the new or get an external casing and install it in that. (If it's big
enough you can then use it for backups).
2. DO NOT USE IMPORT. AT ALL.
Find the pst file (it's hidden by default - and you may need to take
ownership of it).
Copy to your new HDD. Do NOT overwrite any existing file - your Documents
folder is the best place to copy it to.
Then either open in Outlook (file-Open-Outlook Data File) and copy or drag
and drop to your new pst file, or, if you have a lot of data that you want
to keep, set it as the default delivery location in Control Panel-Mail-Data
Files.

HTH

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

So, my computer crashed (power supply) and the piece of junk is so old
- it is not worth the time to get the piece of junk fixed.

I have an outlook.pst file which I believe has the list of contacts.
I would like to export the data from the file and make it available
for outlook or another mail app. Any recommendations?

See this: http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://www.slipstick.com/emo/2002/up020605.htm#movetonew2002