error when copying outlook data "can not copy: the path too deep"

[Nancy]

I am trying to copy my outlook data to copy to an external hard drive and
load on my new computer. I have NOT changed the path location or names for
my outlook data. But when I try to save a copy of my outlook data, I get an
error message "can not copy outlook: the path is too deep"

Please help!
Nancy

 

[DL]

You only copy the data files (the *.pst's) within Explorer and paste them to
whatever folder on the external.
Path's are not involved

 

[Nancy]

How do I find these .pst files listed individually? I get to c:\documents
and settings\Nancy\local settings\application data\micorsoft\data

At that point, I am presented with the Outlook loga wich is supposedly
representing a file that contains all of the .pst files. When I try to click
the logo, it says that you have to search for the program that created the
file and open it in that program. Which of course just sends me back to my
Outloook program.

Nancy

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

How do I find these .pst files listed individually? I get to c:\documents
and settings\Nancy\local settings\application data\micorsoft\data

The correct path should be C:\Documents and Settings\Nancy\Local
Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

At that point, I am presented with the Outlook loga wich is supposedly
representing a file that contains all of the .pst files.

You have the option in Windows Explorer to display file types turned off. The
file with the Office logo is most likely the PST. Just one PST. When you
hover over it, the tooltip should say "Office Data File". That's the file you
can copy to another folder or drive for backup purposes. Just right-click it
and drag it to the folder where you want to store it, choosing "Copy" when you
release the mouse button. Make sure Outlook is closed when you do that.