non-destructive system restore

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I recently completed a non-destructive system restore to
regain access to Internet service. I was surprised to
find that the restore unloaded Microsoft Office including
Outlook. I re-installed Office. When I open Outlook I
can no longer find the messages and appointments I
previously had saved in my Inbox, Sent Items and Calendar
folders.

The instructions for the restore process assured me that
data files would not be removed or erased, but I am
unable to locate any of the messages or appointments I
had previously stored in Outlook folders. I backed up
all my files prior to the restore so I should have
storage files for all of the messages and appointments I
previously had saved in my Inbox, Sent Items and Calendar
folders. How can I find where theses messages and
appointments are stored and bring them back into my newly
installed MS Outlook program folders?

 

[Jocelyn Fiorello [MVP - Outlook]]

All of your Outlook data is stored in a file with a .PST extension. If
you're using Windows 2000 or XP, make sure you look in hidden and system
folders as well as in regular folders for all .PST files. Once you find it,
just point Outlook to it.

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[Rick B]

Thanks, Jocelyn. If I have multiple PCs attached via a
hub to a network and share the drive or folder on which
my pst file is stored is it possible to be able to access
email from any PC on the network and still assure that my
pst file stays current with copies of all received and
sent messages as well as updated contact lists?

I already tried to open and access the same pst file from
two different PCs and received a message that the pst
file could not be open because it was being accessed by
another application, namely another PC on my network.
How then can I manage my email using one centrally
updated pst file across my network?

 

[Kenn Mor]

Per http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;286044 and it's
closing line, PST files can only be accessed by one profile at a time. But
also explains how items might be shared. Sending and receiving mail on a
PST file, though possible, is not supported over a LAN per Microsoft
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;297019 .
Mor
Microsoft Messaging support 3+ years TSA1

 

[Jocelyn Fiorello [MVP - Outlook]]

In addition to what Kenn Mor posted, you may want to look here for some more
ideas:

http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/share.htm
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/sync.htm

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Jocelyn Fiorello
MVP - Outlook

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