Decrypting a PST file

[Dan]

I have an encrypted PST file that was backed up onto an external drive by my
old PC. I cannot access the encrypted file with my new PC. Does anyone
knbow how I can gain access to this file?

 

[Pat Willener]

There is really no need to repost your question every few minutes!

 

[Dan]

I was told this is a forum of ideas and that some pretty knowledgable people
"live" here. Is this the help you're offering? I'm sorry if I've offended you
but I'm in need of getting to my file.

 

[Brian Tillman]

I was told this is a forum of ideas and that some pretty knowledgable
people "live" here. Is this the help you're offering? I'm sorry if
I've offended you but I'm in need of getting to my file.

Do you think posting the same question multiple times will increase that
probablility?

 

[Gordon]

I was told this is a forum of ideas and that some pretty knowledgable
people
"live" here. Is this the help you're offering? I'm sorry if I've offended
you
but I'm in need of getting to my file.

Have you tried my suggestion of using the same application that you
encrypted it with to un-encrypt?

 

[Dan]

I only posted the ad 2 times.

Do you think posting the same question multiple times will increase that
probablility?

 

[Dan]

Yes, but the Windows Backup won't de-crypt it.

Have you tried my suggestion of using the same application that you
encrypted it with to un-encrypt?

 

[Gordon]

Yes, but the Windows Backup won't de-crypt it.

Then I would regretfully suggest that you are SOL - do you have an
un-encrypted backup copy?

 

[Pat Willener]

Have you even looked at my reply to your first post? That's why I
complain about multiple posts, when you don't bother to check replies in
earlier threads.

 

[Bill]

Try reading this general info about pst files here
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/829971

Make sure:
1. You are running the same version of Outlook from your old PC as on the
new one.
2. Logged on as an administrator
3. Open the pst file from within Outlook: File > Open > Open data file... >
browse for the file in question
4. If Outlook opens the file, good you are OK.

If OK:
1. To un-encrypt the files and save with no encryption (to save you this
headache in the future) Export the file as a pst without encryption.
2. File > Import and Export... > Export to a file > Personal Folder file
(.pst) > Choose the pst file in question > make sure to check the box
"Include subfolders" >
Browse for a destination folder and select "Allow duplicate items to be
created" (to prevent leaving something out - you can clean this up later) >
rename the file (if you don't want the generic name) and click OK > Finish
3. Now a dialog box will pop-up that allows you to change some settings such
as the file title/name and encryption choices. Your choice might be No
encryption.
4. Save your files.

Please post your results.