Where are the Outlook Guru's? I need help

[Tomahawk]

Hi, I recently posted this question and so far I don't have a solution, please I need to retrieve my email, HELP, HELP.

I recently had problems with my W2000 and had to reinstall it in a different directory. Now my emails, inbox/outbox, can't be accessed nor my contacts.

I know that my emails and contacts are in the hard drive because they were not erased but I just don't know how to retrieve them. Where are they?

First and only reply: Because you posted this in the MS Office forum, I'll assume that you have Outlook. Search your hard drive for *.pst (be sure to include system and hidden files).

My response: Yes, I have Outlook 2000. I searched for *.pst files and could only find three which were not my emails. Also I understand that pst files are just backup files and I did not back them up, just re-installed W2000.

Thx

 

[Mikeb1970]

Hi Tomahawk,

Have you tried using the advanced find feature under tools?

If this doesn't work, which it prob won't (is to simple)

try this.

Detect and repair wich is located under help

Hope this will help you

With regards

Mike

 

[WantsToLearn]

Hello Tomahawk,

Sorry that I can't help you. Have you tried posting your question on the following 2 forums? They tend to be more developer oriented. Maybe someone there can help you.

VBA Visual Basic for Applications (Microsoft) Forum Forum707

Visual Basic(Microsoft): Version 5 & 6 Forum forum222

Good Luck!

 

[TheBitDoctor]

The default location for your email database is:

C:\Documents and Settings\<Your User Name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

and the default name is &quot;outlook.pst&quot;

try searching your drive for any .PST files again. If you find any use the &quot;File|Open PST files&quot; menu item to see if any contain your email messages.

IF you can't find any .PST files try looking for any file named &quot;outlook&quot;

Good Luck