Trying to get back 2 yrs of Outlook messages

[Guest]

I added my wife to Outlook as a 2nd user 4 days ago with her own log on and
username. I was able to switch between her new account and my account - (with
over a 100 folders containing messages with no problems). I was always
logged on as Administrator.
I had to re-boot my system today, and when the system came up, the only user
showing was my wife's account. I can see Administrator on Windows Explorer,
but I can't get Outlook to launch with all my Personal Folders. I tried
looking for the correct .pst file, but all I have are my Contacts I backed up
a couple of months ago.

HELP!

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I added my wife to Outlook as a 2nd user 4 days ago with her own log on and
username. I was able to switch between her new account and my account - (with
over a 100 folders containing messages with no problems). I was always
logged on as Administrator.
I had to re-boot my system today, and when the system came up, the only user
showing was my wife's account. I can see Administrator on Windows Explorer,
but I can't get Outlook to launch with all my Personal Folders. I tried
looking for the correct .pst file, but all I have are my Contacts I backed up
a couple of months ago.

HELP!

When prompted to log on, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete a couple
of times, then log on as administrator.

When up and running again, consider the iron law of computing:
All important files must be backed up to an independent medium
once every week. Many people choose to ignore this rule until
they suffer a major disaster. It can be a steep learning curve.

 

[Kelly]

Start here and good luck:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;EN-US;FAQS

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[NoStop]

When up and running again, consider the iron law of computing:
All important files must be backed up to an independent medium
once every week. Many people choose to ignore this rule until
they suffer a major disaster. It can be a steep learning curve.

"iron law"???? Whose law? Maybe the law is that any changed files are
immediately backed up? A week could be a l-o-n-g time for some people. All
depends how much data they produce and how important it is and how much
they're prepared to lose. So don't generalize like that and act like it is
some kind of universal law in computing.

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Tired of the insecurity of your Wintendo box? Update to GNU/Linux
STOP the dummying down of America - Move to a REAL o/s.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I could have written something like this:

"Every PC must be backed up at regualr intervals. The length
of the interval is a business decision. For banks, the interval
is zero: They cannot afford to lose any transactions at all. For
other busiensses, the interval is often a few hours to a few
days, depending on how many days of data they can afford
to lose. For home use, the interval can be a week or more.
Many people do not back up at all, believing that once they
have saved a file, it remains saved forever".

This sounds like a sermon to me but it may reflect the
way you feel about the issue. Perhaps you would like to
compose a few sentences that express the need to back
up regularly, in just a few catchy words?

 

[NobodyMan]

"iron law"???? Whose law? Maybe the law is that any changed files are
immediately backed up? A week could be a l-o-n-g time for some people. All
depends how much data they produce and how important it is and how much
they're prepared to lose. So don't generalize like that and act like it is
some kind of universal law in computing.

The grumpy Linux bastard strikes again.

Why don't you go haunt a Linux group and leave us alone?

 

[Guest]

Thanks to Pegasus my worries are over. My administrator rights are still
available, and so is my wife's account. I'll take your advice and B/U on a
steadier basis. Have a great day!