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Importing pst file doesn't bring in my calendar and contacts
When I saved my outlook 2002 files, I selected the
highest personal folder, which included mail, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes. I saved the file as .pst file and it's 115 meg, so it has everything. When I tried importing it 2 months ago into a PC, the backup .pst file went through a self-check or correct process and created a .bak file about the same size. I moved and bought a new PC, which has Outlook 2003, and when I try to import the .pst file, it only brings a file folder called "Recovered Personal Files" with a subfolder "Lost and Found", which has 6 folders "Recovered Folder" with my saved emails. There is no option to bring the calendar or contacts. I have looked at how large the "Recovered Personal Files" and they only add up to 30 megs. I know the data is there, but I don't know how to access it. I have contacted Sony Tech Support and they couldn't find a way, so they sent me to Microsoft. |
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Importing pst file doesn't bring in my calendar and contacts
What happens if you simply open the .PST file using File | Open | Outlook
Data File? You shouldn't need to import from/export to .PST files in Outlook, since it's Outlook's native file format. To use an analogy, you wouldn't import from a Word document into Word; you'd simply open the .doc file in Word. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: When I saved my outlook 2002 files, I selected the highest personal folder, which included mail, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes. I saved the file as .pst file and it's 115 meg, so it has everything. When I tried importing it 2 months ago into a PC, the backup .pst file went through a self-check or correct process and created a .bak file about the same size. I moved and bought a new PC, which has Outlook 2003, and when I try to import the .pst file, it only brings a file folder called "Recovered Personal Files" with a subfolder "Lost and Found", which has 6 folders "Recovered Folder" with my saved emails. There is no option to bring the calendar or contacts. I have looked at how large the "Recovered Personal Files" and they only add up to 30 megs. I know the data is there, but I don't know how to access it. I have contacted Sony Tech Support and they couldn't find a way, so they sent me to Microsoft. |
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Importing pst file doesn't bring in my calendar and contacts
I tried that and it only gives me the recovered personal
folders. No contacts or calendar. -----Original Message----- What happens if you simply open the .PST file using File | Open | Outlook Data File? You shouldn't need to import from/export to .PST files in Outlook, since it's Outlook's native file format. To use an analogy, you wouldn't import from a Word document into Word; you'd simply open the .doc file in Word. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: When I saved my outlook 2002 files, I selected the highest personal folder, which included mail, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes. I saved the file as .pst file and it's 115 meg, so it has everything. When I tried importing it 2 months ago into a PC, the backup .pst file went through a self-check or correct process and created a .bak file about the same size. I moved and bought a new PC, which has Outlook 2003, and when I try to import the .pst file, it only brings a file folder called "Recovered Personal Files" with a subfolder "Lost and Found", which has 6 folders "Recovered Folder" with my saved emails. There is no option to bring the calendar or contacts. I have looked at how large the "Recovered Personal Files" and they only add up to 30 megs. I know the data is there, but I don't know how to access it. I have contacted Sony Tech Support and they couldn't find a way, so they sent me to Microsoft. . |
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Importing pst file doesn't bring in my calendar and contacts
In the event that I have lost my contact data, what is the fastest way to build a contact database? Is there a program that I can email a list of people for them to enter the information and then I can upload into Outlook? I'm just thinking the worst right now. Thanks for your help.
"Jocelyn Fiorello [MVP - Outlook]" wrote: What happens if you simply open the .PST file using File | Open | Outlook Data File? You shouldn't need to import from/export to .PST files in Outlook, since it's Outlook's native file format. To use an analogy, you wouldn't import from a Word document into Word; you'd simply open the .doc file in Word. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: When I saved my outlook 2002 files, I selected the highest personal folder, which included mail, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes. I saved the file as .pst file and it's 115 meg, so it has everything. When I tried importing it 2 months ago into a PC, the backup .pst file went through a self-check or correct process and created a .bak file about the same size. I moved and bought a new PC, which has Outlook 2003, and when I try to import the .pst file, it only brings a file folder called "Recovered Personal Files" with a subfolder "Lost and Found", which has 6 folders "Recovered Folder" with my saved emails. There is no option to bring the calendar or contacts. I have looked at how large the "Recovered Personal Files" and they only add up to 30 megs. I know the data is there, but I don't know how to access it. I have contacted Sony Tech Support and they couldn't find a way, so they sent me to Microsoft. |
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Importing pst file doesn't bring in my calendar and contacts
Try running the Inbox Repair Tool against your .PST file to see if it finds
any errors. Search your drive for a file called scanpst.exe and run it. Make sure you allow the program to make a backup copy of your file before it repairs anything. You can also try some of the other ideas listed at http://www.slipstick.com/problems/scanpst.htm for recovering data Also, just to be sure, search your hard drive and, if possible, the hard drive from your old computer and make sure you haven't missed any .PST files that could contain all your data in the format you originally saved it in. These files may be located in hidden folders in Windows 2000 and XP, so make sure you search in hidden folders. To answer your other reply -- there are probably programs which allow you to quickly build a contact database but I don't know what they might be offhand. Check www.slipstick.com -- look for Contact Tools. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: I tried that and it only gives me the recovered personal folders. No contacts or calendar. -----Original Message----- What happens if you simply open the .PST file using File Open | Outlook Data File? You shouldn't need to import from/export to .PST files in Outlook, since it's Outlook's native file format. To use an analogy, you wouldn't import from a Word document into Word; you'd simply open the .doc file in Word. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: When I saved my outlook 2002 files, I selected the highest personal folder, which included mail, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes. I saved the file as .pst file and it's 115 meg, so it has everything. When I tried importing it 2 months ago into a PC, the backup .pst file went through a self-check or correct process and created a .bak file about the same size. I moved and bought a new PC, which has Outlook 2003, and when I try to import the .pst file, it only brings a file folder called "Recovered Personal Files" with a subfolder "Lost and Found", which has 6 folders "Recovered Folder" with my saved emails. There is no option to bring the calendar or contacts. I have looked at how large the "Recovered Personal Files" and they only add up to 30 megs. I know the data is there, but I don't know how to access it. I have contacted Sony Tech Support and they couldn't find a way, so they sent me to Microsoft. . |
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Hi Jocelyn,
I ran the scanpst.exe and it reduced the file to 23 meg. It found 18 errors and it fixed them. I still get only emails, but considering the file is now 23 meg, maybe that is all there really was even after correcting the errors. The file was 115 meg. I saved a backup, but I just noticed it's the same size as the new one. I have the old file on a CD, but I don't know if I should try to go through data recovery software or help if, after going through the scanpst.exe, it means there really was only 23 meg of data in there and not 115 meg. What do you suggest I do next? You have been most helpful and I appreciate it very much. Jackie "Jocelyn Fiorello [MVP - Outlook]" wrote: Try running the Inbox Repair Tool against your .PST file to see if it finds any errors. Search your drive for a file called scanpst.exe and run it. Make sure you allow the program to make a backup copy of your file before it repairs anything. You can also try some of the other ideas listed at http://www.slipstick.com/problems/scanpst.htm for recovering data Also, just to be sure, search your hard drive and, if possible, the hard drive from your old computer and make sure you haven't missed any .PST files that could contain all your data in the format you originally saved it in. These files may be located in hidden folders in Windows 2000 and XP, so make sure you search in hidden folders. To answer your other reply -- there are probably programs which allow you to quickly build a contact database but I don't know what they might be offhand. Check www.slipstick.com -- look for Contact Tools. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: I tried that and it only gives me the recovered personal folders. No contacts or calendar. -----Original Message----- What happens if you simply open the .PST file using File Open | Outlook Data File? You shouldn't need to import from/export to .PST files in Outlook, since it's Outlook's native file format. To use an analogy, you wouldn't import from a Word document into Word; you'd simply open the .doc file in Word. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: When I saved my outlook 2002 files, I selected the highest personal folder, which included mail, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes. I saved the file as .pst file and it's 115 meg, so it has everything. When I tried importing it 2 months ago into a PC, the backup .pst file went through a self-check or correct process and created a .bak file about the same size. I moved and bought a new PC, which has Outlook 2003, and when I try to import the .pst file, it only brings a file folder called "Recovered Personal Files" with a subfolder "Lost and Found", which has 6 folders "Recovered Folder" with my saved emails. There is no option to bring the calendar or contacts. I have looked at how large the "Recovered Personal Files" and they only add up to 30 megs. I know the data is there, but I don't know how to access it. I have contacted Sony Tech Support and they couldn't find a way, so they sent me to Microsoft. . |
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Importing pst file doesn't bring in my calendar and contacts
Other than the tips listed in the Slipstick article I sent you to, I don't
have any other ideas to offer...sorry. I guess whether or not you go through a data recovery service will depend on how badly you need the information you lost. Just some advice for the futu The best way to back up your Outlook data is to simply copy the .PST file when Outlook is closed, then if you ever need to get back into that file, open it in Outlook using File | Open. Never overwrite one .PST file with another, either. I know this doesn't help you now and I'm sorry about your data loss...just hoping you can prevent something like this from happening again. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: Hi Jocelyn, I ran the scanpst.exe and it reduced the file to 23 meg. It found 18 errors and it fixed them. I still get only emails, but considering the file is now 23 meg, maybe that is all there really was even after correcting the errors. The file was 115 meg. I saved a backup, but I just noticed it's the same size as the new one. I have the old file on a CD, but I don't know if I should try to go through data recovery software or help if, after going through the scanpst.exe, it means there really was only 23 meg of data in there and not 115 meg. What do you suggest I do next? You have been most helpful and I appreciate it very much. Jackie "Jocelyn Fiorello [MVP - Outlook]" wrote: Try running the Inbox Repair Tool against your .PST file to see if it finds any errors. Search your drive for a file called scanpst.exe and run it. Make sure you allow the program to make a backup copy of your file before it repairs anything. You can also try some of the other ideas listed at http://www.slipstick.com/problems/scanpst.htm for recovering data Also, just to be sure, search your hard drive and, if possible, the hard drive from your old computer and make sure you haven't missed any .PST files that could contain all your data in the format you originally saved it in. These files may be located in hidden folders in Windows 2000 and XP, so make sure you search in hidden folders. To answer your other reply -- there are probably programs which allow you to quickly build a contact database but I don't know what they might be offhand. Check www.slipstick.com -- look for Contact Tools. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: I tried that and it only gives me the recovered personal folders. No contacts or calendar. -----Original Message----- What happens if you simply open the .PST file using File Open | Outlook Data File? You shouldn't need to import from/export to .PST files in Outlook, since it's Outlook's native file format. To use an analogy, you wouldn't import from a Word document into Word; you'd simply open the .doc file in Word. -- Jocelyn Fiorello MVP - Outlook *** Messages sent to my e-mail address will NOT be answered -- please reply only to the newsgroup to preserve the message thread. *** In , Jackie wrote: When I saved my outlook 2002 files, I selected the highest personal folder, which included mail, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes. I saved the file as .pst file and it's 115 meg, so it has everything. When I tried importing it 2 months ago into a PC, the backup .pst file went through a self-check or correct process and created a .bak file about the same size. I moved and bought a new PC, which has Outlook 2003, and when I try to import the .pst file, it only brings a file folder called "Recovered Personal Files" with a subfolder "Lost and Found", which has 6 folders "Recovered Folder" with my saved emails. There is no option to bring the calendar or contacts. I have looked at how large the "Recovered Personal Files" and they only add up to 30 megs. I know the data is there, but I don't know how to access it. I have contacted Sony Tech Support and they couldn't find a way, so they sent me to Microsoft. . |
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