Outlook 2003 problem

MadGamer · 22-12-2005, 16:38

Ok i have a weird problem with Outlook and want to sort it out. I have deleted my .pst file accidently and now Outllok complains that it cant find it. I click ok and then it just closes.

Ive tried re installing but this has made no difference.

grandmaster · 22-12-2005, 17:01

can you not create a txt file then rename it to inbox.pst then open outlook.

22-12-2005, 17:11

you could try something like this, Wayne

http://www.softforall.com/Utilities/...te09020140.htm

- I havn't tried it myself, but it will only work if the space on the hard drive used by the .pst file has not been overwritten.

**Rob** · 22-12-2005, 18:09

You are probably going to need to create a new .pst file. From the Outlook menu select File > New > Outlook Data File.

MadGamer · 22-12-2005, 18:12

Tried that Homealone, and it just found a lot of folders, not the actual file. Thanks for the link though.

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Originally Posted by Rob C

You are probably going to need to create a new .pst file. From the Outlook menu select File > New > Outlook Data File.

I can even do that, as it complains that it can find the file specified, i then click ok and Outlook closes.

Mauldor · 22-12-2005, 18:20

Control Panel, MAIL

You have to set up the Data file utside of Outlook...

MadGamer · 22-12-2005, 18:42

Dont worry i fixed it. Dont ask how though, i think i just created a txt file and infact named it Outlook.ost instead of .pst. BTW Homealone, thank for that program you pointed me to, may come in useful one day

22-12-2005, 18:47

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Originally Posted by MadGamer

Dont worry i fixed it. Dont ask how though, i think i just created a txt file and infact named it Outlook.ost instead of .pst. BTW Homealone, thank for that program you pointed me to, may come in useful one day

no problem, glad you got your problem solved

Matthew · 22-12-2005, 18:49

Why don't you just restore it from the Recycling Bin?

MadGamer · 22-12-2005, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Why don't you just restore it from the Recycling Bin?

I deleted it without thinking

ntl customer · 22-12-2005, 19:29

You DO realise the PST contains the ENTIRE contents of your mailbox, calendar, tasks etc don't you?

(trying to advert a "**** I deleted my mailbox but I accidentally emptied the recycle bin without thinking and all my mail is gone type moment here

)

MadGamer · 22-12-2005, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntl customer

You DO realise the PST contains the ENTIRE contents of your mailbox, calendar, tasks etc don't you?

(trying to advert a "**** I deleted my mailbox but I accidentally emptied the recycle bin without thinking and all my mail is gone type moment here

)

I was able to re add all the accounts (which downloaded the emails) and restore my address book as well

Paul · 23-12-2005, 05:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadGamer

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntl customer

You DO realise the PST contains the ENTIRE contents of your mailbox, calendar, tasks etc don't you?

(trying to advert a "**** I deleted my mailbox but I accidentally emptied the recycle bin without thinking and all my mail is gone type moment here

)

I was able to re add all the accounts (which downloaded the emails) and restore my address book as well

Which means you must have left copies of your emails on the server, if you hadn't you would have lost everything when you deleted the .pst file. Might be worth backing everything up next time just in case Wayne.

grandmaster · 23-12-2005, 06:53

Glad you got it sorted...

AndyCambs · 23-12-2005, 10:59

I have another problem with IE and Outlook 2003.
If you click on Tools - Internet Options - Programs, then occasionally my default email is blank, and I have to reselect Outlook all over again and save.
It's generally a problem if I'm using something like Adobe Acrobat and want to email directly from the program rather than save the attachment and email that, or alternatively email directly from Word.
Does anyone know why the default mail program seems to change to blank of its own accord?