No data in folder when open or import from Outlook data file - 200

[JeffB]

I am trying to open my backup file. I name it "outlook" and put it in the
"Local Settings/Application Data/Microsoft/Outlook" folder. Then when I open
Outlook (2003), only the Delete Items folder has data in it. I've also tried
to import from this folder with the same results.

What can I do to view the contacts and other information in the file? The
file is 115MB, so there has to be something in it!

Thank you.

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

I am trying to open my backup file. I name it "outlook" and put it in the
"Local Settings/Application Data/Microsoft/Outlook" folder.

First, you cannot expect Outlook to find a PST simply by placing it in the
folder you name. Second, you are likely to damage the mail profile if you
overwite a PST.

Then when I open
Outlook (2003), only the Delete Items folder has data in it. I've also
tried
to import from this folder with the same results.

Sounds like you made your backup incorrectly. The symptoms you describe are
consistent with a damaged PST.