Window Outlook file import duplication

[Milton]

I am reinstalling Windows XP Pro w/ Office and updates. I completely
reformated the harddrive. Before beginning I exported Outlook files to 'My
Documents' then copied to a CD. After reinstalling XP, Office and updates I
copied to Outlook foles from CD back to 'My Documents'. When I attempt to
import the files from 'My documents to Outlook I am recieving all kinds of
garbage and some errors. I have made several attempts with different import
settings. Sometimes the import process 'freezes' and Outlook becomes
Unresponsive (I exit w/ Task Mngr). Mostly the import process seams to keep
repeating and adds folders w/in folders w/in folders w/in folders w/in
folders, etc. Folders are being duplicated w/in folders in a circular never
ending process (I wonder if the dang thing will eventually exceed harddrive
capacity if allowed). These multiple levels of folders did not exist in the
exported files. Any help or ideas available?

Tx
Milton

 

[DL]

Answered in the other, incorrect group.

 

[Pat Willener]

Do not use Export and Import in this way! Just backup the original PST
file, then restore it and open it with Outlook.