deleted exchange - now folders are gone

[hutchsj]

I deleted a Microsoft Exchange account since the server had been down for two
years - now my folders have disappeared. I have several email accounts in
Outlook 2003 that I had used with these folders. How do I restore these
folders - thanks in advance.

 

[Diane Poremsky {MVP}]

You need to restore the exchange account and export the contents of the
folder to a pst then delete the account. The only way to do that is by
using system restore since the server is not accessible.

 

[hutchsj]

thanks for the quick response. can you point me in the direction of the
system restore - i don't know the particulars of the old exchange account.
thanks,

 

[Hal Hostetler [MVP P/I]]

That would be an XP/Vista system restore; for XP,
'Programs|Accessories|System Tools|System Restore'. You need to restore the
system to a date prior to when you removed the Exchange account.

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[Diane Poremsky {MVP}]

Start menu, Programs, Accessories, System tools. Follow the instructions on
the system restore wizard - it will only take care of it if there is a
restore point from before you deleted the account. If no restore point
exists, you'll need to buy a program that converts the ost to a pst.
A list of tools is here: http://www.slipstick.com/problems/repair2gbpst.asp