Restoring email after reverting to original program settings

[RC503]

I recently reverted my computer back to its original programming. Before I
did this I ran the Files and Settings transfer Wizard (twice) copying files
to an external drive.
After loading the Office 2007 programing back to my computer I found that I
no longer had my previous emails and address book.
I was able to import my address book from my iPod but have had no luck
finding previous emails.

Is there a chance they are still there or did I erase them for good?

 

[Gordon]

I recently reverted my computer back to its original programming. Before
I
did this I ran the Files and Settings transfer Wizard (twice) copying
files
to an external drive.
After loading the Office 2007 programing back to my computer I found that
I
no longer had my previous emails and address book.
I was able to import my address book from my iPod but have had no luck
finding previous emails.

Is there a chance they are still there or did I erase them for good?

I don't know what format the Files and Settings Transfer stores the saved
files in, but have a look here:
How to backup and restore Outlook

http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

There is out-dated information on some of these pages, specifically with
regard to Outlook 2003 and 2007.

The main points to note:
1. Do NOT use the import/export function to move Outlook data from one
version to another - all you need to do is to copy the pst file, with
Outlook closed.

2. Do NOT paste the copied pst file into the default location - paste into
(for example) your Documents folder and then do File-Open-Outlook Data File
within Outlook.