Problem with importing archived data (.pst file) into Outlook

[Karin H]

I have unsuccessfully tried to retrieve crucial emails
from an archived .pst file.
I have followed the following steps:
1. copy pst file from CD to PC
2. unchecked read-only attribute
3. When importing, I get the message: "The file (name) is
not a personal folders file.
4. I have used the Inbox Repair Tool to repair the pst
file.
5. Still no success importing it.
6. When trying to import into Outlook I cannot select the
folder to import from, the only option showing in
the "Import Personal Folders" window is "Recovered
Personal Folders".
7. Once I hit OK, there is no imported data showing in my
Folder List.
Am I missing something here? HELP!

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Yes, never import native Outlook Data. Use File->Open->Outlook Data File.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Karin H asked:

| I have unsuccessfully tried to retrieve crucial emails
| from an archived .pst file.
| I have followed the following steps:
| 1. copy pst file from CD to PC
| 2. unchecked read-only attribute
| 3. When importing, I get the message: "The file (name) is
| not a personal folders file.
| 4. I have used the Inbox Repair Tool to repair the pst
| file.
| 5. Still no success importing it.
| 6. When trying to import into Outlook I cannot select the
| folder to import from, the only option showing in
| the "Import Personal Folders" window is "Recovered
| Personal Folders".
| 7. Once I hit OK, there is no imported data showing in my
| Folder List.
| Am I missing something here? HELP!

 

[Karin H]

I have tried File->Open->Outlook Data File. After I
selected the .pst file, nothing happens. No data appears
on my Outlook Folder List.
Any suggestions?
Karin H