More on Outlook 2003 "appropriate permission"

[Martin]

After a Windows XP HE re-install, I restored my Outlook 2003 files (*.pst,
*.pab, etc.) from a Novaback backup. Unfortunately, I changed the machine
name and user name when re-installing Windows.

I logged on as System Administrator in safe-mode and (I thought) I fixed the
permissions for these files to allow me to use them. I was then allowed to
copy them from the backup and tie Outlook to them. I have access to all the
messages and contacts when I start Outlook.

The problem I am now having is when I press the "Send/Receive" button, I get
the message:

You don't have appropriate permission to perform this operation.

I use this computer for my business and really need to use Outlook again.
Can someone please help?

Thanks!

Martin

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Did you backup the profile from the old set up? If so, try a new profile.

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Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
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[Martin]

Hello Diane,

Thanks for the reply. I might be dense, but what exactly do you mean
"profile" and how do I do it?

Martin

Did you backup the profile from the old set up? If so, try a new profile.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



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After a Windows XP HE re-install, I restored my Outlook 2003 files (*.pst,
*.pab, etc.) from a Novaback backup. Unfortunately, I changed the machine
name and user name when re-installing Windows.

I logged on as System Administrator in safe-mode and (I thought) I fixed
the
permissions for these files to allow me to use them. I was then allowed
to
copy them from the backup and tie Outlook to them. I have access to all
the
messages and contacts when I start Outlook.

The problem I am now having is when I press the "Send/Receive" button, I
get
the message:

You don't have appropriate permission to perform this operation.

I use this computer for my business and really need to use Outlook again.
Can someone please help?

Thanks!

Martin

 

[Brian Tillman]

Thanks for the reply. I might be dense, but what exactly do you mean
"profile" and how do I do it?

A mail profile is a structure in the Windows Registry that determines
connectivitiy settings for the various services Outlook needs. In Control
Panel, you can access mail profiles with the Mail applet.

 

[Martin]

Thanks!!! I was able to go in there and create a new profile that matched
that of the file. I'm all set.... I think.

Martin