Restoring Backup pst files
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From: goldfish4breakfast on 2 Mar 2010 09:47 I backed up my Outlook files and want to bring them back into Outlook. I attempted to import them from the backup location only to be informed that I don't have permission to do this. The whole point of backing them up was to restore them after a recent upgrade of my OS. Can anyone advise me how this can be done. I need to access the emails and contacts.
From: Leonid S. Knyshov // SBS Expert on 4 Mar 2010 00:37 On 3/3/2010 10:27 AM, goldfish4breakfast wrote: > Many thanks Robert. > > I've tried opening the backups using the backup function and get the > following message: > ...the file might be corrupted or not compatible with the current version > of Outlook'. > Since the version of Outlook has been reinstalled off the original disk from > which > the backup was saved, I can't imagine it is incompatible. I am horrified > that it is corrupted. I have lost hundreds of vital emails and contacts. > The file is saved on an external drive. Would it help if I place it back in > the original Outlook folder and can you through any light on whether it might > be possible to recover the files? > Best wishes > Sean How did you back it up? A backup is not considered a viable backup until a test restore is performed. What happens when you ask Outlook to open the file with File -> Open -> Outlook Data File? You may want to work with a local computer expert to ensure that your Outlook data is restored properly. -- Leonid S. Knyshov Crashproof Solutions 510-282-1008 Twitter: @wiseleo http://crashproofsolutions.com Microsoft Small Business Specialist Please vote "helpful" if I helped you :)
From: goldfish4breakfast on 4 Mar 2010 04:06 Hi Leonid Thanks for entering the debate about restoring my files. Fortunately Robert's advice (See thread) has worked. I transferred the backup file to My Docs and it opened like a dream. Thank you for your interest and response to my problems. Good luck, Sean Smith "Leonid S. Knyshov // SBS Expert" wrote: > On 3/3/2010 10:27 AM, goldfish4breakfast wrote: > > Many thanks Robert. > > > > I've tried opening the backups using the backup function and get the > > following message: > > ...the file might be corrupted or not compatible with the current version > > of Outlook'. > > Since the version of Outlook has been reinstalled off the original disk from > > which > > the backup was saved, I can't imagine it is incompatible. I am horrified > > that it is corrupted. I have lost hundreds of vital emails and contacts. > > The file is saved on an external drive. Would it help if I place it back in > > the original Outlook folder and can you through any light on whether it might > > be possible to recover the files? > > Best wishes > > Sean > > How did you back it up? A backup is not considered a viable backup until > a test restore is performed. > > What happens when you ask Outlook to open the file with File -> Open -> > Outlook Data File? > > You may want to work with a local computer expert to ensure that your > Outlook data is restored properly. > -- > Leonid S. Knyshov > Crashproof Solutions > 510-282-1008 > Twitter: @wiseleo > http://crashproofsolutions.com > Microsoft Small Business Specialist > Please vote "helpful" if I helped you :) > . >
From: nancy86 on 17 Mar 2010 13:40 goldfish4breakfast;128765 Wrote: > I backed up my Outlook files and want to bring them back into Outlook. > I > attempted to import them from the backup location only to be informed > that I > don't have permission to do this. The whole point of backing them up > was to > restore them after a recent upgrade of my OS. > Can anyone advise me how this can be done. I need to access the emails > and > contacts. If you are not able to access PST file or the permission is forbidden then I guess it is something related to the registry file corruption or setting which is being altered. This type of issue is very common when registry gets damaged due to viruses or execution of any arbitrary code. This problem can be resolved either by repairing the registry and restoring the corrupted and damaged files of it or by taking the backup of PST file and storing it in a safe and healthy location. To backup the PST file efficiently you can use 'PST Backup' (http://www.pstbackup.com) software for fast and accurate backup. All the best! -- nancy86 http://forums.slipstick.com
From: Gordon on 17 Mar 2010 14:32
"nancy86" <nancy86.47zboy(a)invalid> wrote in message news:nancy86.47zboy(a)invalid... > If you are not able to access PST file or the permission is forbidden > then I guess it is something related to the registry file corruption or > setting which is being altered. This type of issue is very common when > registry gets damaged due to viruses or execution of any arbitrary code. Sorry, that's ABSOLUTE RUBBISH. |