trying to open a saved backup.pst file

[Scott]

I've exported my outlook emails, contacts, folders, etc.
into a file i called backup.pst and burned it to a CD
(b/c i was backing up all my outlook settings). I then
tried to retrieve all this data i saved when i
reinstalled my Outlook program, but haven't been able to
import this file into my Outlook. I've tried the
following:

1. File, Import/Export, Import from another program or
file, and Import cc: Mail Archive. (I try both)
2. File, Open Personal Folders File (.pst)

Neither work
Every time i tried to install this 'backup.pst' file off
of my cd i get an error message that says the file I'm
trying to copy from is not a personal folders file,
though it does have .pst extension on it.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

1. Copy to hard drive
2. Remove read-only attribute.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Scott asked:

| I've exported my outlook emails, contacts, folders, etc.
| into a file i called backup.pst and burned it to a CD
| (b/c i was backing up all my outlook settings). I then
| tried to retrieve all this data i saved when i
| reinstalled my Outlook program, but haven't been able to
| import this file into my Outlook. I've tried the
| following:
|
| 1. File, Import/Export, Import from another program or
| file, and Import cc: Mail Archive. (I try both)
| 2. File, Open Personal Folders File (.pst)
|
| Neither work
| Every time i tried to install this 'backup.pst' file off
| of my cd i get an error message that says the file I'm
| trying to copy from is not a personal folders file,
| though it does have .pst extension on it.