Uninstall/Reinstall JUST Outlook 2007

[Karen]

Is it possible to uninstall/reinstall JUST Outlook 2007 and not the other
Office Programs from the Office 2007 Professional suite?

I had to reformat my hard drive and when I tried to save my Outlook data,
unfortunately, I used "export" instead of the proper way. It worked on my
husband's machine, but I had multiple email profiles whereas he just had the
one. When I tried to get my data back in, it was a mess. Now I don't care
about the old data and just want to start over fresh.

I've been through the Control Panel rigamarole--chosen "change
components"--told it to be "not available"--the reconfigure runs--Outlook
disappears. When I add it back, it's the same mess. My first clue should've
been that no reboot was necessary....

How do I start over fresh with an empty data file?
Will that erase the data in the Contacts folder? (found
under--User/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook)
Also, what is the correct procedure for backing up/restoring Outlook data so
this doesn't happen to me again?

Thank you,

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Have you tried a new profile? That is the usual fix for screwed up profiles.

--
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[Karen]

Not sure what that means.....

When I search Help for "profile" the hits are all about email profiles.

Under "File/New" I can create a new Outlook Data File....which says in the
description that it's for creating "additional storage." Is that what you
mean?

Will that create a SECOND .pst, so that I can delete the first?
Thanks,
Karen

Have you tried a new profile? That is the usual fix for screwed up profiles.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



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Is it possible to uninstall/reinstall JUST Outlook 2007 and not the other
Office Programs from the Office 2007 Professional suite?

I had to reformat my hard drive and when I tried to save my Outlook data,
unfortunately, I used "export" instead of the proper way. It worked on my
husband's machine, but I had multiple email profiles whereas he just had
the
one. When I tried to get my data back in, it was a mess. Now I don't
care
about the old data and just want to start over fresh.

I've been through the Control Panel rigamarole--chosen "change
components"--told it to be "not available"--the reconfigure runs--Outlook
disappears. When I add it back, it's the same mess. My first clue
should've
been that no reboot was necessary....

How do I start over fresh with an empty data file?
Will that erase the data in the Contacts folder? (found
under--User/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook)
Also, what is the correct procedure for backing up/restoring Outlook data
so
this doesn't happen to me again?

Thank you,

 

[Karen]

I did just create a New .pst that very way. However, it only came with two
default folders: Deleted Items and Search Folders. There's no Inbox,
Drafts, RSS, Sent Items, or Junk Email. Can I/should I drag and drop them
from the old to the new?

THEN can I delete the old .pst folder from App Data?

Also, is copying the .pst to a disk the best way to back up Outlook data?
I will be reinstalling Business Contact Manager once I get this part fixed
and will want to back up that data as well.

Have you tried a new profile? That is the usual fix for screwed up profiles.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



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Is it possible to uninstall/reinstall JUST Outlook 2007 and not the other
Office Programs from the Office 2007 Professional suite?

I had to reformat my hard drive and when I tried to save my Outlook data,
unfortunately, I used "export" instead of the proper way. It worked on my
husband's machine, but I had multiple email profiles whereas he just had
the
one. When I tried to get my data back in, it was a mess. Now I don't
care
about the old data and just want to start over fresh.

I've been through the Control Panel rigamarole--chosen "change
components"--told it to be "not available"--the reconfigure runs--Outlook
disappears. When I add it back, it's the same mess. My first clue
should've
been that no reboot was necessary....

How do I start over fresh with an empty data file?
Will that erase the data in the Contacts folder? (found
under--User/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook)
Also, what is the correct procedure for backing up/restoring Outlook data
so
this doesn't happen to me again?

Thank you,

 

[Karen]

....and then when I created a new email profile, it was created in the
original Personal Folder and wouldn't let me move it to the new. Can you see
why I thought a fresh start might be the way to go?
THX,
Karen

Have you tried a new profile? That is the usual fix for screwed up profiles.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



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(e-mail address removed)

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
(e-mail address removed)

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Is it possible to uninstall/reinstall JUST Outlook 2007 and not the other
Office Programs from the Office 2007 Professional suite?

I had to reformat my hard drive and when I tried to save my Outlook data,
unfortunately, I used "export" instead of the proper way. It worked on my
husband's machine, but I had multiple email profiles whereas he just had
the
one. When I tried to get my data back in, it was a mess. Now I don't
care
about the old data and just want to start over fresh.

I've been through the Control Panel rigamarole--chosen "change
components"--told it to be "not available"--the reconfigure runs--Outlook
disappears. When I add it back, it's the same mess. My first clue
should've
been that no reboot was necessary....

How do I start over fresh with an empty data file?
Will that erase the data in the Contacts folder? (found
under--User/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook)
Also, what is the correct procedure for backing up/restoring Outlook data
so
this doesn't happen to me again?

Thank you,

 

[Karen]

Can I use the procedure I found here to accomplish what I want?

Article ID: 291636 - Last Review: June 4, 2007 - Revision: 3.0
How to move your personal folders (.pst) file in Outlook 2002 and Outlook 2007

thanks,
Karen

...and then when I created a new email profile, it was created in the
original Personal Folder and wouldn't let me move it to the new. Can you see
why I thought a fresh start might be the way to go?
THX,
Karen

Have you tried a new profile? That is the usual fix for screwed up profiles.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



Outlook Tips by email:
(e-mail address removed)

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
(e-mail address removed)

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newsreader to msnews.microsoft.com.

Is it possible to uninstall/reinstall JUST Outlook 2007 and not the other
Office Programs from the Office 2007 Professional suite?

I had to reformat my hard drive and when I tried to save my Outlook data,
unfortunately, I used "export" instead of the proper way. It worked on my
husband's machine, but I had multiple email profiles whereas he just had
the
one. When I tried to get my data back in, it was a mess. Now I don't
care
about the old data and just want to start over fresh.

I've been through the Control Panel rigamarole--chosen "change
components"--told it to be "not available"--the reconfigure runs--Outlook
disappears. When I add it back, it's the same mess. My first clue
should've
been that no reboot was necessary....

How do I start over fresh with an empty data file?
Will that erase the data in the Contacts folder? (found
under--User/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook)
Also, what is the correct procedure for backing up/restoring Outlook data
so
this doesn't happen to me again?

Thank you,

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Yes, it will allow you to replace the pst in a profile.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



Outlook Tips by email:
(e-mail address removed)

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
(e-mail address removed)

You can access this newsgroup by visiting
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newsreader to msnews.microsoft.com.

Can I use the procedure I found here to accomplish what I want?

Article ID: 291636 - Last Review: June 4, 2007 - Revision: 3.0
How to move your personal folders (.pst) file in Outlook 2002 and Outlook
2007

thanks,
Karen

...and then when I created a new email profile, it was created in the
original Personal Folder and wouldn't let me move it to the new. Can you
see
why I thought a fresh start might be the way to go?
THX,
Karen

Have you tried a new profile? That is the usual fix for screwed up
profiles.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]



Outlook Tips by email:
(e-mail address removed)

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
(e-mail address removed)

You can access this newsgroup by visiting
http://www.microsoft.com/office/community/en-us/default.mspx or point
your
newsreader to msnews.microsoft.com.


Is it possible to uninstall/reinstall JUST Outlook 2007 and not the
other
Office Programs from the Office 2007 Professional suite?

I had to reformat my hard drive and when I tried to save my Outlook
data,
unfortunately, I used "export" instead of the proper way. It worked
on my
husband's machine, but I had multiple email profiles whereas he just
had
the
one. When I tried to get my data back in, it was a mess. Now I
don't
care
about the old data and just want to start over fresh.

I've been through the Control Panel rigamarole--chosen "change
components"--told it to be "not available"--the reconfigure
runs--Outlook
disappears. When I add it back, it's the same mess. My first clue
should've
been that no reboot was necessary....

How do I start over fresh with an empty data file?
Will that erase the data in the Contacts folder? (found
under--User/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook)
Also, what is the correct procedure for backing up/restoring Outlook
data
so
this doesn't happen to me again?

Thank you,