Corrupt PST Backup

[Guest]

Got a tough situation. Did a complete backup of my computer prior to a
reinstall of WinXP. All data was burned to a DVD-RW disc (used Creator
Classic, not Drag to Disc to do the burning).

After reinstalling everything, when I tried to copy the backup PST file from
the DVD to my desktop, I received a CRC error. So I'm unable to copy the
file over.

As a precaution, I created a disc image of the entire DVD and burned the
image to a separate DVD. I can now copy over the PST file to the desktop,
but when I try to use it to restore my addresses, e-mail etc. I receive a
message that this is not a PST file (even though the icon has been changed to
the office/outlook icon).

I've tried the repair/restore tool that comes with Office/Outlook, but it
indicates that it can't repair the file.

Would appreciate any recommendations as to third party utilities or services
to fix this.

 

[Guest]

Don't try to copy over your outlook.pst file or Import. Open Outlook, use
File, Open on the menu and open the old file that way.

 

[DL]

And ensure pst is not marked read only, prior to opening