Outlook pst file not compatible

[TN]

I have to re-install Windows XP and Office XP 2002. Now I
could not open a *.pst file due to "the *.pst file ... is
not compatible with this version of Personal Folders
Information service..."
I check the site and was told to use Outlook 2003 to
create a new pst file compatible with Outlook 2002.
The problem is that we don't have Outlook 2003.
Is there any way to open it with Outlook 2002.
Thanks.

 

[Patricia Cardoza - [MVP Outlook]]

Did you ever have Outlook 2003? If so, and the PST in question was created
with Outlook 2003, that's the only way you'll be able to read it and create
a compatible PST. If not, you have a different problem. Make sure your PST
isn't stored on a CD and make sure if it ever was stored on a CD that the
read only flag has been cleared.

--
Patricia Cardoza
Outlook MVP
http://blogs.officezealot.com/cardoza/

Author, Special Edition Using Microsoft Outlook 2003
Author, Absolute Beginner's Guide to OneNote 2003
Lead Author, Access 2003 VBA Programmer's Reference

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[jaynkelley]

I am unable to import my personal file folder. The
dialog box says
"File access is denied. You do not have permission
required to access the file.pst.
I exported it using the wizard. I never protected it
with a password.
The problem was noticed after I reformatted the hard
drive and reinstalled Outlook 2002.
Please Help!!!!!

(e-mail address removed)

 

[Patricia Cardoza - [MVP Outlook]]

Did you back it up to a CD? If so, copy it back to the hard drive. Right
click and choose Properties. Clear the Read Only checkbox.

--
Patricia Cardoza
Outlook MVP
http://blogs.officezealot.com/cardoza/

Author, Special Edition Using Microsoft Outlook 2003
Author, Absolute Beginner's Guide to OneNote 2003
Lead Author, Access 2003 VBA Programmer's Reference

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