Outlook.PST Deleted by accident

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My Outlook.pst file has been deleted. It is gone for good and not
recoverable. Now Outlook will not start since it cannot find the
file. How can I get it to start without uninstalling/reinstalling the
program?


JTWadsworth
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JTWadsworth said:
My Outlook.pst file has been deleted. It is gone for good and not
recoverable. Now Outlook will not start since it cannot find the
file. How can I get it to start without uninstalling/reinstalling the
program?


JTWadsworth
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When OL can't find its PST file, it should prompt you to search for it or
create a new one. Create a new one in the location of your choice and name
it myname.pst.

Note for future reference: when you post in here, always include your
version/mode/SP level of Outlook (from Help | About), what kind of mail
account(s) you use if this concerns mail, etc. Methods for many things vary
by version.
 
When OL can't find its PST file, it should prompt you to search for it or
create a new one. Create a new one in the location of your choice and name
it myname.pst.

Note for future reference: when you post in here, always include your
version/mode/SP level of Outlook (from Help | About), what kind of mail
account(s) you use if this concerns mail, etc. Methods for many things vary
by version.
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I am using OL2003 in POP3 mode. When I try to load OL, it says it
cannot find the default file outlook.pst and then closes. I am not
left a choice to create a new one.

jtw
JTWadsworth
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JTWadsworth said:
I am using OL2003 in POP3 mode. When I try to load OL, it says it
cannot find the default file outlook.pst and then closes. I am not
left a choice to create a new one.
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OK (and for what it's worth, there are no 'modes' in OL2002/2003, which is
nice).
Go to control panel, mail, and in the properties of your profile remove the
offending Personal Folders service, add it back & specify the path/name you
wish. Does that work?
 
OK (and for what it's worth, there are no 'modes' in OL2002/2003, which is
nice).
Go to control panel, mail, and in the properties of your profile remove the
offending Personal Folders service, add it back & specify the path/name you
wish. Does that work?
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That worked great! Thanks so much for the help.

jtw
JTWadsworth
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JTWadsworth said:
JTWadsworth said:
On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:57:00 -0500, "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

JTWadsworth wrote:
My Outlook.pst file has been deleted. It is gone for good and not
recoverable. Now Outlook will not start since it cannot find the
file. How can I get it to start without uninstalling/reinstalling
the program?


JTWadsworth
(e-mail address removed)

When OL can't find its PST file, it should prompt you to search for
it or create a new one. Create a new one in the location of your
choice and name it myname.pst.

Note for future reference: when you post in here, always include
your version/mode/SP level of Outlook (from Help | About), what
kind of mail account(s) you use if this concerns mail, etc.
Methods for many things vary by version.


I am using OL2003 in POP3 mode. When I try to load OL, it says it
cannot find the default file outlook.pst and then closes. I am not
left a choice to create a new one.
Click to expand...

OK (and for what it's worth, there are no 'modes' in OL2002/2003,
which is nice).
Go to control panel, mail, and in the properties of your profile
remove the offending Personal Folders service, add it back & specify
the path/name you wish. Does that work?
jtw
JTWadsworth
(e-mail address removed)
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That worked great! Thanks so much for the help.
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You're most welcome!
 
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