Frustration in copying contacts to cd etc...

I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a cd and was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it out. I think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have tried to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a .pst on the cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is denied, you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get the message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file command, but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles Tillman are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me simple detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP and Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a cd and was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it out. I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have tried to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a .pst on the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is denied, you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles Tillman are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)

Russ,
I have tried this. Explain exactly what the data file looks like and where
it is? Is this file already there somewhere or is it something I have to
create, and then close outlook to continue? I don't know why I can't get this
to work. Why is Outlook so difficult? Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a cd and was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it out. I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have tried to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a .pst on the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is denied, you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles Tillman are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)

You said you had read all of the posts. That information is well documented
in said posts. I will repost.
Info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have tried this. Explain exactly what the data file looks like and where
it is? Is this file already there somewhere or is it something I have to
create, and then close outlook to continue? I don't know why I can't get
this
to work. Why is Outlook so difficult? Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different
things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a cd and
was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it out. I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have tried
to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a .pst on
the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is denied,
you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles Tillman are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on
another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)

Russ,
I have read and read it again, and I tried again. This time it worked. I
located the file by doing a file search, copied it, burned it. Then I figured
out that I had to go back to my computer, right click on the d drive and
click Make Compatible. I went to the other computer, copied to the desktop,
took off the read-only attribute. Opened Outlook, File, New, Outlook Data
File, Now this is where I wasn't sure what to do, I got a window that had
"Office Outlook Personal Folders File (.pst)" highlighted, figured it should
be like that and I clicked OK, then OK again, and my contacts where there.

My question is, why did they not move in to the empty folder called My
Contacts, that were already there? They are now under a 2nd folder called
Contacts in Personal Folder.

Another question is, I went back to the original computer to work, and when
I open my contacts in Outlook, after a few seconds I get a window called
Personal Folder, that says "The file C:\Documents and
settings\username\Desktop\contacts back up(1).pst could not be found."
Yesterday when I was trying to find the file and copy it, I created a file
with this name. Since it did not work I tossed it in the bin. After this
message, I restored it to the desktop, rebooted the computer and I still get
the message. If I click on the OK that is my only option in this error
message, I get another window that is called Create/Open Personal Folders
Files. I have a Look in: box, and further down at the bottom I have two boxes
that says: File name: and Files of type.

I don't know what I did, and what I need to do to fix it. I am hesitant to
just click away, I don't want to loose my contacts. I hope someone can help
me. Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You said you had read all of the posts. That information is well documented
in said posts. I will repost.
Info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have tried this. Explain exactly what the data file looks like and where
it is? Is this file already there somewhere or is it something I have to
create, and then close outlook to continue? I don't know why I can't get
this
to work. Why is Outlook so difficult? Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different
things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a cd and
was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it out. I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have tried
to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a .pst on
the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is denied,
you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles Tillman are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on
another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)

I want to add, When I get the second window that is called Create/Open
Personal Folders Files, and if I click on Help, I get this message: "Cannot
find the exchng.hlp file. Do you want to find this yourself?" I have a choice
of Yes and No. What should I do?

"Syrran" wrote:

Russ,
I have read and read it again, and I tried again. This time it worked. I
located the file by doing a file search, copied it, burned it. Then I figured
out that I had to go back to my computer, right click on the d drive and
click Make Compatible. I went to the other computer, copied to the desktop,
took off the read-only attribute. Opened Outlook, File, New, Outlook Data
File, Now this is where I wasn't sure what to do, I got a window that had
"Office Outlook Personal Folders File (.pst)" highlighted, figured it should
be like that and I clicked OK, then OK again, and my contacts where there.

My question is, why did they not move in to the empty folder called My
Contacts, that were already there? They are now under a 2nd folder called
Contacts in Personal Folder.

Another question is, I went back to the original computer to work, and when
I open my contacts in Outlook, after a few seconds I get a window called
Personal Folder, that says "The file C:\Documents and
settings\username\Desktop\contacts back up(1).pst could not be found."
Yesterday when I was trying to find the file and copy it, I created a file
with this name. Since it did not work I tossed it in the bin. After this
message, I restored it to the desktop, rebooted the computer and I still get
the message. If I click on the OK that is my only option in this error
message, I get another window that is called Create/Open Personal Folders
Files. I have a Look in: box, and further down at the bottom I have two boxes
that says: File name: and Files of type.

I don't know what I did, and what I need to do to fix it. I am hesitant to
just click away, I don't want to loose my contacts. I hope someone can help
me. Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You said you had read all of the posts. That information is well documented
in said posts. I will repost.
Info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have tried this. Explain exactly what the data file looks like and where
it is? Is this file already there somewhere or is it something I have to
create, and then close outlook to continue? I don't know why I can't get
this
to work. Why is Outlook so difficult? Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different
things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a cd and
was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it out. I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have tried
to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a .pst on
the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is denied,
you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles Tillman are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on
another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)

Opening a PST file does just that. It opens the file in your profile so that
you can copy what you need from it into that profile's default file. Or if
you prefer to keep using your old file instead of a new one, just set it as
your default in the profile and close the new (empty) one. All those
instructions are included in the posts.

Your other message means you established a connection between a PST file and
an Outlook profile, then moved that file before disconnecting it from the
profile. Always disconnect (close) a PST file before you move it.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have read and read it again, and I tried again. This time it worked. I
located the file by doing a file search, copied it, burned it. Then I
figured
out that I had to go back to my computer, right click on the d drive and
click Make Compatible. I went to the other computer, copied to the
desktop,
took off the read-only attribute. Opened Outlook, File, New, Outlook Data
File, Now this is where I wasn't sure what to do, I got a window that had
"Office Outlook Personal Folders File (.pst)" highlighted, figured it
should
be like that and I clicked OK, then OK again, and my contacts where there.

My question is, why did they not move in to the empty folder called My
Contacts, that were already there? They are now under a 2nd folder called
Contacts in Personal Folder.

Another question is, I went back to the original computer to work, and
when
I open my contacts in Outlook, after a few seconds I get a window called
Personal Folder, that says "The file C:\Documents and
settings\username\Desktop\contacts back up(1).pst could not be found."
Yesterday when I was trying to find the file and copy it, I created a file
with this name. Since it did not work I tossed it in the bin. After this
message, I restored it to the desktop, rebooted the computer and I still
get
the message. If I click on the OK that is my only option in this error
message, I get another window that is called Create/Open Personal Folders
Files. I have a Look in: box, and further down at the bottom I have two
boxes
that says: File name: and Files of type.

I don't know what I did, and what I need to do to fix it. I am hesitant to
just click away, I don't want to loose my contacts. I hope someone can
help
me. Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You said you had read all of the posts. That information is well
documented
in said posts. I will repost.
Info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have tried this. Explain exactly what the data file looks like and
where
it is? Is this file already there somewhere or is it something I have
to
create, and then close outlook to continue? I don't know why I can't
get
this
to work. Why is Outlook so difficult? Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different
things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a cd
and
was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it out.
I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have
tried
to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a .pst
on
the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is
denied,
you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file
command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles Tillman
are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on
another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)

Regarding the problem with my original computer, How did I establish this
connection? I have no idea what happened and I don't know how to correct it.
I am sorry for my lack of knowledge about outlook, but could you please help
me fix this. When you say; "I moved the file before disconnecting it.." do
you mean when I moved it to the trash? What does disconnect mean? I don't
think outlook was open when I did this, if that is what you are refering to.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Opening a PST file does just that. It opens the file in your profile so that
you can copy what you need from it into that profile's default file. Or if
you prefer to keep using your old file instead of a new one, just set it as
your default in the profile and close the new (empty) one. All those
instructions are included in the posts.

Your other message means you established a connection between a PST file and
an Outlook profile, then moved that file before disconnecting it from the
profile. Always disconnect (close) a PST file before you move it.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have read and read it again, and I tried again. This time it worked. I
located the file by doing a file search, copied it, burned it. Then I
figured
out that I had to go back to my computer, right click on the d drive and
click Make Compatible. I went to the other computer, copied to the
desktop,
took off the read-only attribute. Opened Outlook, File, New, Outlook Data
File, Now this is where I wasn't sure what to do, I got a window that had
"Office Outlook Personal Folders File (.pst)" highlighted, figured it
should
be like that and I clicked OK, then OK again, and my contacts where there.

My question is, why did they not move in to the empty folder called My
Contacts, that were already there? They are now under a 2nd folder called
Contacts in Personal Folder.

Another question is, I went back to the original computer to work, and
when
I open my contacts in Outlook, after a few seconds I get a window called
Personal Folder, that says "The file C:\Documents and
settings\username\Desktop\contacts back up(1).pst could not be found."
Yesterday when I was trying to find the file and copy it, I created a file
with this name. Since it did not work I tossed it in the bin. After this
message, I restored it to the desktop, rebooted the computer and I still
get
the message. If I click on the OK that is my only option in this error
message, I get another window that is called Create/Open Personal Folders
Files. I have a Look in: box, and further down at the bottom I have two
boxes
that says: File name: and Files of type.

I don't know what I did, and what I need to do to fix it. I am hesitant to
just click away, I don't want to loose my contacts. I hope someone can
help
me. Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You said you had read all of the posts. That information is well
documented
in said posts. I will repost.
Info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have tried this. Explain exactly what the data file looks like and
where
it is? Is this file already there somewhere or is it something I have
to
create, and then close outlook to continue? I don't know why I can't
get
this
to work. Why is Outlook so difficult? Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different
things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a cd
and
was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it out.
I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have
tried
to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a .pst
on
the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is
denied,
you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file
command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles Tillman
are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on
another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)

I've already answered those questions. You disconnect a PST file from a
profile by closing it. If you move the file without first having closed it,
you will corrupt your profile and generate the error messages you are
getting because the profile is still looking for that file.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Regarding the problem with my original computer, How did I establish this
connection? I have no idea what happened and I don't know how to correct
it.
I am sorry for my lack of knowledge about outlook, but could you please
help
me fix this. When you say; "I moved the file before disconnecting it.." do
you mean when I moved it to the trash? What does disconnect mean? I don't
think outlook was open when I did this, if that is what you are refering
to.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Opening a PST file does just that. It opens the file in your profile so
that
you can copy what you need from it into that profile's default file. Or
if
you prefer to keep using your old file instead of a new one, just set it
as
your default in the profile and close the new (empty) one. All those
instructions are included in the posts.

Your other message means you established a connection between a PST file
and
an Outlook profile, then moved that file before disconnecting it from the
profile. Always disconnect (close) a PST file before you move it.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have read and read it again, and I tried again. This time it worked.
I
located the file by doing a file search, copied it, burned it. Then I
figured
out that I had to go back to my computer, right click on the d drive
and
click Make Compatible. I went to the other computer, copied to the
desktop,
took off the read-only attribute. Opened Outlook, File, New, Outlook
Data
File, Now this is where I wasn't sure what to do, I got a window that
had
"Office Outlook Personal Folders File (.pst)" highlighted, figured it
should
be like that and I clicked OK, then OK again, and my contacts where
there.

My question is, why did they not move in to the empty folder called My
Contacts, that were already there? They are now under a 2nd folder
called
Contacts in Personal Folder.

Another question is, I went back to the original computer to work, and
when
I open my contacts in Outlook, after a few seconds I get a window
called
Personal Folder, that says "The file C:\Documents and
settings\username\Desktop\contacts back up(1).pst could not be found."
Yesterday when I was trying to find the file and copy it, I created a
file
with this name. Since it did not work I tossed it in the bin. After
this
message, I restored it to the desktop, rebooted the computer and I
still
get
the message. If I click on the OK that is my only option in this error
message, I get another window that is called Create/Open Personal
Folders
Files. I have a Look in: box, and further down at the bottom I have two
boxes
that says: File name: and Files of type.

I don't know what I did, and what I need to do to fix it. I am hesitant
to
just click away, I don't want to loose my contacts. I hope someone can
help
me. Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You said you had read all of the posts. That information is well
documented
in said posts. I will repost.
Info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have tried this. Explain exactly what the data file looks like and
where
it is? Is this file already there somewhere or is it something I
have
to
create, and then close outlook to continue? I don't know why I can't
get
this
to work. Why is Outlook so difficult? Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read
only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different
things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a
cd
and
was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it
out.
I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have
tried
to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a
.pst
on
the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other
computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is
denied,
you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get
the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file
command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles
Tillman
are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me
simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on
another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP
and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)

But how can I fix it?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

I've already answered those questions. You disconnect a PST file from a
profile by closing it. If you move the file without first having closed it,
you will corrupt your profile and generate the error messages you are
getting because the profile is still looking for that file.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Regarding the problem with my original computer, How did I establish this
connection? I have no idea what happened and I don't know how to correct
it.
I am sorry for my lack of knowledge about outlook, but could you please
help
me fix this. When you say; "I moved the file before disconnecting it.." do
you mean when I moved it to the trash? What does disconnect mean? I don't
think outlook was open when I did this, if that is what you are refering
to.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Opening a PST file does just that. It opens the file in your profile so
that
you can copy what you need from it into that profile's default file. Or
if
you prefer to keep using your old file instead of a new one, just set it
as
your default in the profile and close the new (empty) one. All those
instructions are included in the posts.

Your other message means you established a connection between a PST file
and
an Outlook profile, then moved that file before disconnecting it from the
profile. Always disconnect (close) a PST file before you move it.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have read and read it again, and I tried again. This time it worked.
I
located the file by doing a file search, copied it, burned it. Then I
figured
out that I had to go back to my computer, right click on the d drive
and
click Make Compatible. I went to the other computer, copied to the
desktop,
took off the read-only attribute. Opened Outlook, File, New, Outlook
Data
File, Now this is where I wasn't sure what to do, I got a window that
had
"Office Outlook Personal Folders File (.pst)" highlighted, figured it
should
be like that and I clicked OK, then OK again, and my contacts where
there.

My question is, why did they not move in to the empty folder called My
Contacts, that were already there? They are now under a 2nd folder
called
Contacts in Personal Folder.

Another question is, I went back to the original computer to work, and
when
I open my contacts in Outlook, after a few seconds I get a window
called
Personal Folder, that says "The file C:\Documents and
settings\username\Desktop\contacts back up(1).pst could not be found."
Yesterday when I was trying to find the file and copy it, I created a
file
with this name. Since it did not work I tossed it in the bin. After
this
message, I restored it to the desktop, rebooted the computer and I
still
get
the message. If I click on the OK that is my only option in this error
message, I get another window that is called Create/Open Personal
Folders
Files. I have a Look in: box, and further down at the bottom I have two
boxes
that says: File name: and Files of type.

I don't know what I did, and what I need to do to fix it. I am hesitant
to
just click away, I don't want to loose my contacts. I hope someone can
help
me. Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You said you had read all of the posts. That information is well
documented
in said posts. I will repost.
Info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
Russ,
I have tried this. Explain exactly what the data file looks like and
where
it is? Is this file already there somewhere or is it something I
have
to
create, and then close outlook to continue? I don't know why I can't
get
this
to work. Why is Outlook so difficult? Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read
only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different
things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a
cd
and
was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it
out.
I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have
tried
to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a
.pst
on
the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other
computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is
denied,
you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get
the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file
command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles
Tillman
are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me
simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on
another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP
and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)