Copy pst file - no contacts

[jls]

I just bought a new PC. I wabt to copy my Outlook 2003
data from my old PC to the new one. I copied my pst file,
it webt fine. However, when I went to send an email, I
noticed I didn;t have any contacts? Any suggestions?

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Clarify your post.
How did you "copy" your PST?
How did you configure the new installation to use it?
Is your Contacts Folder empty or only your Outlook Address Book?

 

[Guest]

I copied it to a jump drive, then copied it to my new PC.
I replaced my existing pst file.

I didn't configure it at all, not sure how? I just copied
it, then opened Outlook. In my folder list under
Contacts, all my contacts are there, but when I click on
the address book icon, I get this message: The address
list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder
associated with this address list could not be opened; it
may have been moved or deleted, or you don't have
permissions. For information on how to remove this folder
from the Outlook Adress Book, see MSFT Office Outlook Help.

I'm not quite sure how to answer your question on whether
my Contacts folder is empty... Under the the Folder List,
in the Contacts folder, yes they are all there. But when I
click on the address book icon, the Contacts are empty?

Thank you.

-----Original Message-----
Clarify your post.
How did you "copy" your PST?
How did you configure the new installation to use it?
Is your Contacts Folder empty or only your Outlook Address Book?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I just bought a new PC. I wabt to copy my Outlook 2003
data from my old PC to the new one. I copied my pst file,
it webt fine. However, when I went to send an email, I
noticed I didn;t have any contacts? Any suggestions?

.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

That would explain it.
Never overwrite a PST file. It will corrupt your profile and disrupt several
settings. So far you have only disrupted the connection to your Outlook
Address Book. That can be easily restored here:
Tools > E-mail accounts > View or change existing directories or address
books > Outlook Address Book > Change.

If you're lucky, that's all you've disrupted. If you run into more problems,
you will need to create a new Outlook Profile and then use the correct
method for migrating your Outlook Data, all clearly spelled out in the Help
files:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I copied it to a jump drive, then copied it to my new PC.
I replaced my existing pst file.

I didn't configure it at all, not sure how? I just copied
it, then opened Outlook. In my folder list under
Contacts, all my contacts are there, but when I click on
the address book icon, I get this message: The address
list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder
associated with this address list could not be opened; it
may have been moved or deleted, or you don't have
permissions. For information on how to remove this folder
from the Outlook Adress Book, see MSFT Office Outlook Help.

I'm not quite sure how to answer your question on whether
my Contacts folder is empty... Under the the Folder List,
in the Contacts folder, yes they are all there. But when I
click on the address book icon, the Contacts are empty?

Thank you.

-----Original Message-----
Clarify your post.
How did you "copy" your PST?
How did you configure the new installation to use it?
Is your Contacts Folder empty or only your Outlook Address Book?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I just bought a new PC. I wabt to copy my Outlook 2003
data from my old PC to the new one. I copied my pst file,
it webt fine. However, when I went to send an email, I
noticed I didn;t have any contacts? Any suggestions?

.

 

[Guest]

I tried your solution, but it did not work. Same error
message.
It would seem like I should start over. Do you agree? What
should I do?

Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
That would explain it.
Never overwrite a PST file. It will corrupt your profile and disrupt several
settings. So far you have only disrupted the connection to your Outlook
Address Book. That can be easily restored here:
Tools > E-mail accounts > View or change existing directories or address
books > Outlook Address Book > Change.

If you're lucky, that's all you've disrupted. If you run into more problems,
you will need to create a new Outlook Profile and then use the correct
method for migrating your Outlook Data, all clearly spelled out in the Help
files:
http://office.microsoft.com/en- us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I copied it to a jump drive, then copied it to my new PC.
I replaced my existing pst file.

I didn't configure it at all, not sure how? I just copied
it, then opened Outlook. In my folder list under
Contacts, all my contacts are there, but when I click on
the address book icon, I get this message: The address
list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder
associated with this address list could not be opened; it
may have been moved or deleted, or you don't have
permissions. For information on how to remove this folder
from the Outlook Adress Book, see MSFT Office Outlook Help.

I'm not quite sure how to answer your question on whether
my Contacts folder is empty... Under the the Folder List,
in the Contacts folder, yes they are all there. But when I
click on the address book icon, the Contacts are empty?

Thank you.

-----Original Message-----
Clarify your post.
How did you "copy" your PST?
How did you configure the new installation to use it?
Is your Contacts Folder empty or only your Outlook Address Book?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I just bought a new PC. I wabt to copy my Outlook 2003
data from my old PC to the new one. I copied my pst file,
it webt fine. However, when I went to send an email, I
noticed I didn;t have any contacts? Any suggestions?


.

.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Probably not necessary.
Did you restart Outlook after you reset the Outlook Address Book? If so,
then just remove the entire Outlook Address Book Service, restart Outlook,
then re-add it and direct it to the correct Contacts Folder. That will reset
it to your current PST file.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I tried your solution, but it did not work. Same error
message.
It would seem like I should start over. Do you agree? What
should I do?

Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
That would explain it.
Never overwrite a PST file. It will corrupt your profile and disrupt several
settings. So far you have only disrupted the connection to your Outlook
Address Book. That can be easily restored here:
Tools > E-mail accounts > View or change existing directories or address
books > Outlook Address Book > Change.

If you're lucky, that's all you've disrupted. If you run into more problems,
you will need to create a new Outlook Profile and then use the correct
method for migrating your Outlook Data, all clearly spelled out in the Help
files:
http://office.microsoft.com/en- us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I copied it to a jump drive, then copied it to my new PC.
I replaced my existing pst file.

I didn't configure it at all, not sure how? I just copied
it, then opened Outlook. In my folder list under
Contacts, all my contacts are there, but when I click on
the address book icon, I get this message: The address
list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder
associated with this address list could not be opened; it
may have been moved or deleted, or you don't have
permissions. For information on how to remove this folder
from the Outlook Adress Book, see MSFT Office Outlook Help.

I'm not quite sure how to answer your question on whether
my Contacts folder is empty... Under the the Folder List,
in the Contacts folder, yes they are all there. But when I
click on the address book icon, the Contacts are empty?

Thank you.
-----Original Message-----
Clarify your post.
How did you "copy" your PST?
How did you configure the new installation to use it?
Is your Contacts Folder empty or only your Outlook
Address Book?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
message
I just bought a new PC. I wabt to copy my Outlook 2003
data from my old PC to the new one. I copied my pst
file,
it webt fine. However, when I went to send an email, I
noticed I didn;t have any contacts? Any suggestions?


.

.

 

[Guest]

OK, I removed my address book, closed Outlook,restarted
and added new Outlook Address Book, then exited program.
Still not there. I also tried adding Personal Address
Book, same problem.

Thanks.

C:\Documents and Settings\jls\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook\mailbox.PAB

-----Original Message-----
Probably not necessary.
Did you restart Outlook after you reset the Outlook Address Book? If so,
then just remove the entire Outlook Address Book Service, restart Outlook,
then re-add it and direct it to the correct Contacts Folder. That will reset
it to your current PST file.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I tried your solution, but it did not work. Same error
message.
It would seem like I should start over. Do you agree? What
should I do?

Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
That would explain it.
Never overwrite a PST file. It will corrupt your profile and disrupt several
settings. So far you have only disrupted the connection to your Outlook
Address Book. That can be easily restored here:
Tools > E-mail accounts > View or change existing directories or address
books > Outlook Address Book > Change.

If you're lucky, that's all you've disrupted. If you run into more problems,
you will need to create a new Outlook Profile and then use the correct
method for migrating your Outlook Data, all clearly spelled out in the Help
files:
http://office.microsoft.com/en- us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I copied it to a jump drive, then copied it to my new PC.
I replaced my existing pst file.

I didn't configure it at all, not sure how? I just copied
it, then opened Outlook. In my folder list under
Contacts, all my contacts are there, but when I click on
the address book icon, I get this message: The address
list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder
associated with this address list could not be opened; it
may have been moved or deleted, or you don't have
permissions. For information on how to remove this folder
from the Outlook Adress Book, see MSFT Office Outlook Help.

I'm not quite sure how to answer your question on whether
my Contacts folder is empty... Under the the Folder List,
in the Contacts folder, yes they are all there. But when I
click on the address book icon, the Contacts are empty?

Thank you.
-----Original Message-----
Clarify your post.
How did you "copy" your PST?
How did you configure the new installation to use it?
Is your Contacts Folder empty or only your Outlook
Address Book?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
message
I just bought a new PC. I wabt to copy my Outlook 2003
data from my old PC to the new one. I copied my pst
file,
it webt fine. However, when I went to send an email, I
noticed I didn;t have any contacts? Any suggestions?


.



.

.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Odd. I've never seen that one not work.
Did you follow everything here?
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;287563&Product=ol2002

If so, fix it properly then.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

OK, I removed my address book, closed Outlook,restarted
and added new Outlook Address Book, then exited program.
Still not there. I also tried adding Personal Address
Book, same problem.

Thanks.

C:\Documents and Settings\jls\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook\mailbox.PAB

-----Original Message-----
Probably not necessary.
Did you restart Outlook after you reset the Outlook Address Book? If so,
then just remove the entire Outlook Address Book Service, restart Outlook,
then re-add it and direct it to the correct Contacts Folder. That will reset
it to your current PST file.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I tried your solution, but it did not work. Same error
message.
It would seem like I should start over. Do you agree? What
should I do?

Thanks.
-----Original Message-----
That would explain it.
Never overwrite a PST file. It will corrupt your profile
and disrupt several
settings. So far you have only disrupted the connection
to your Outlook
Address Book. That can be easily restored here:
Tools > E-mail accounts > View or change existing
directories or address
books > Outlook Address Book > Change.

If you're lucky, that's all you've disrupted. If you run
into more problems,
you will need to create a new Outlook Profile and then
use the correct
method for migrating your Outlook Data, all clearly
spelled out in the Help
files:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-
us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I copied it to a jump drive, then copied it to my new PC.
I replaced my existing pst file.

I didn't configure it at all, not sure how? I just
copied
it, then opened Outlook. In my folder list under
Contacts, all my contacts are there, but when I click on
the address book icon, I get this message: The address
list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder
associated with this address list could not be opened;
it
may have been moved or deleted, or you don't have
permissions. For information on how to remove this
folder
from the Outlook Adress Book, see MSFT Office Outlook
Help.

I'm not quite sure how to answer your question on
whether
my Contacts folder is empty... Under the the Folder
List,
in the Contacts folder, yes they are all there. But
when I
click on the address book icon, the Contacts are empty?

Thank you.
-----Original Message-----
Clarify your post.
How did you "copy" your PST?
How did you configure the new installation to use it?
Is your Contacts Folder empty or only your Outlook
Address Book?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
message
I just bought a new PC. I wabt to copy my Outlook 2003
data from my old PC to the new one. I copied my pst
file,
it webt fine. However, when I went to send an email, I
noticed I didn;t have any contacts? Any suggestions?


.



.

.

 

[Guest]

Yes, I followed the instructions, I can see the Contacts,
but I don't see my subfolders that I have in Contacts.

-----Original Message-----
Odd. I've never seen that one not work.
Did you follow everything here?
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;287563&Product=ol2002

If so, fix it properly then.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

OK, I removed my address book, closed Outlook,restarted
and added new Outlook Address Book, then exited program.
Still not there. I also tried adding Personal Address
Book, same problem.

Thanks.

C:\Documents and Settings\jls\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook\mailbox.PAB

-----Original Message-----
Probably not necessary.
Did you restart Outlook after you reset the Outlook Address Book? If so,
then just remove the entire Outlook Address Book

Service,
restart Outlook,

then re-add it and direct it to the correct Contacts Folder. That will reset
it to your current PST file.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I tried your solution, but it did not work. Same error
message.
It would seem like I should start over. Do you agree? What
should I do?

Thanks.
-----Original Message-----
That would explain it.
Never overwrite a PST file. It will corrupt your profile
and disrupt several
settings. So far you have only disrupted the connection
to your Outlook
Address Book. That can be easily restored here:
Tools > E-mail accounts > View or change existing
directories or address
books > Outlook Address Book > Change.

If you're lucky, that's all you've disrupted. If you run
into more problems,
you will need to create a new Outlook Profile and then
use the correct
method for migrating your Outlook Data, all clearly
spelled out in the Help
files:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-
us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I copied it to a jump drive, then copied it to my new PC.
I replaced my existing pst file.

I didn't configure it at all, not sure how? I just
copied
it, then opened Outlook. In my folder list under
Contacts, all my contacts are there, but when I

click
on

the address book icon, I get this message: The address
list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder
associated with this address list could not be opened;
it
may have been moved or deleted, or you don't have
permissions. For information on how to remove this
folder
from the Outlook Adress Book, see MSFT Office Outlook
Help.

I'm not quite sure how to answer your question on
whether
my Contacts folder is empty... Under the the Folder
List,
in the Contacts folder, yes they are all there. But
when I
click on the address book icon, the Contacts are empty?

Thank you.
-----Original Message-----
Clarify your post.
How did you "copy" your PST?
How did you configure the new installation to use it?
Is your Contacts Folder empty or only your Outlook
Address Book?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
message
I just bought a new PC. I wabt to copy my Outlook 2003
data from my old PC to the new one. I copied my pst
file,
it webt fine. However, when I went to send an email, I
noticed I didn;t have any contacts? Any suggestions?


.



.



.

.

 

[Sher]

Check out (from my "Miracle Post" above) - program I downloaded that
restores EVERYTHING - all settings in Outlook -- even signatures, fonts.

http://www.backsettings.com/outlook-backup.html

 

[Guest]

I just figured it out. I had to check the subfolders too.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

So now the story is changing?
You can see your Contacts in the Outlook Address Book but not the
subfolders?
Did you enable the subfolders as email address books in their properties?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Yes, I followed the instructions, I can see the Contacts,
but I don't see my subfolders that I have in Contacts.

-----Original Message-----
Odd. I've never seen that one not work.
Did you follow everything here?
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;287563&Product=ol2002

If so, fix it properly then.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

OK, I removed my address book, closed Outlook,restarted
and added new Outlook Address Book, then exited program.
Still not there. I also tried adding Personal Address
Book, same problem.

Thanks.

C:\Documents and Settings\jls\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook\mailbox.PAB
-----Original Message-----
Probably not necessary.
Did you restart Outlook after you reset the Outlook
Address Book? If so,
then just remove the entire Outlook Address Book Service,
restart Outlook,
then re-add it and direct it to the correct Contacts
Folder. That will reset
it to your current PST file.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I tried your solution, but it did not work. Same error
message.
It would seem like I should start over. Do you agree?
What
should I do?

Thanks.
-----Original Message-----
That would explain it.
Never overwrite a PST file. It will corrupt your profile
and disrupt several
settings. So far you have only disrupted the connection
to your Outlook
Address Book. That can be easily restored here:
Tools > E-mail accounts > View or change existing
directories or address
books > Outlook Address Book > Change.

If you're lucky, that's all you've disrupted. If you run
into more problems,
you will need to create a new Outlook Profile and then
use the correct
method for migrating your Outlook Data, all clearly
spelled out in the Help
files:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-
us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I copied it to a jump drive, then copied it to my new
PC.
I replaced my existing pst file.

I didn't configure it at all, not sure how? I just
copied
it, then opened Outlook. In my folder list under
Contacts, all my contacts are there, but when I click
on
the address book icon, I get this message: The address
list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder
associated with this address list could not be opened;
it
may have been moved or deleted, or you don't have
permissions. For information on how to remove this
folder
from the Outlook Adress Book, see MSFT Office Outlook
Help.

I'm not quite sure how to answer your question on
whether
my Contacts folder is empty... Under the the Folder
List,
in the Contacts folder, yes they are all there. But
when I
click on the address book icon, the Contacts are
empty?

Thank you.
-----Original Message-----
Clarify your post.
How did you "copy" your PST?
How did you configure the new installation to use it?
Is your Contacts Folder empty or only your Outlook
Address Book?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
message
I just bought a new PC. I wabt to copy my Outlook
2003
data from my old PC to the new one. I copied my pst
file,
it webt fine. However, when I went to send an
email, I
noticed I didn;t have any contacts? Any suggestions?


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