Adding .msg files to a .pst

[joelsp]

Ok, here's what is happening.

..msg files saved from Outlook 2007. Now trying to take those .msg
files and move them into a .pst file.

Here is the order of how things happen:

1. Open Outlook
2. Double Click on .msg file, it opens fine.
3. Drag the .msg file into the .pst file.
4. Error: "Cannot copy the items. Cannot open file: C:\Documents and
Settings\user\Desktop\*.msg. The file may not exist, you may not have
permission to open it, or it may be open in another program. Right-
click the folder that contains the file, and then click Properties to
check you permissions for the folder."
5. I can no longer open the .msg file by double clicking it, as I get
the same error.
6. I check the permissions, and I have full control over the entire
path including the .msg file, I have administrator rights on the
workstation.
7. I close Outlook
8. I re-open Outlook

This then repeats.

Why is Outlook basically thinking I have no rights to this file, when
I do?

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

.msg files saved from Outlook 2007. Now trying to take those .msg
files and move them into a .pst file.

Open them in what version of Outlook? Still 2007?

After you opened the MSG file, click File>Copy to Folder and store it in the
Outlook folder of your choice.

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Don't open the messages first - then it works. (I think its something with
security.)


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[tomclerk]

Just came across from the website of Birdie Software, and found a reliable solution to convert my multiple MSG emails into single PST file.

I have already tried it in my machine, it works well. So if you are still facing the same problem which i have faced already go ahead with this MSG to PST Converter software.

All the best....