How do I restore access to my default email folder?

[Chris Goetz]

I just installed MS Office XP Small Business, Version 2002. When I open
Outlook I get the following pop-up message:

"Unable to open your default e-mail folders. Could not open the item.
Please try again."

I hit OK and then get the following message:

"Would you like to open your default File System Folder instead?"

If I hit "NO", Outlook closes. If I hit "Yes" my File System Folders come
up, but I can't get my contacts, calendar, etc.

Any advice?

 

[Milly Staples - MVP Outlook]

Create a new mail profile and configure it to use your old .pst file.

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After furious head scratching, Chris Goetz asked:

| I just installed MS Office XP Small Business, Version 2002. When I
| open Outlook I get the following pop-up message:
|
| "Unable to open your default e-mail folders. Could not open the item.
| Please try again."
|
| I hit OK and then get the following message:
|
| "Would you like to open your default File System Folder instead?"
|
| If I hit "NO", Outlook closes. If I hit "Yes" my File System Folders
| come up, but I can't get my contacts, calendar, etc.
|
| Any advice?