(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 7:55 pm
Post subject: How do I import Outlook Contacts files from a backup? Archived from groups: microsoft>public>outlook>contacts (more info?)
I am copying my contacts to a CD for my boss to import into his Outlook. I
attempted to simulate the import on my system after copying to the disk, but
I am told I do not "have permission" to access the files (that I just
created) on the disk. First time around, I did not enter a lock or password,
and the second time around I did put one in. Neither time did it even give
me the opportunity to enter any password at all. Isn't there a simpler way
to do this, and one that does not cost more money like the Sharepoint
services sites?
(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 7:05 am
Post subject: Re: How do I import Outlook Contacts files from a backup? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
You provided no information. You copied your Contacts how and in what
format?
Importing is never a good choice for transferring Outlook data.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"deb watson" <deb watson.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EB66575B-F4B8-4940-8A39-C383D7FF054D@microsoft.com...
>I am copying my contacts to a CD for my boss to import into his Outlook. I > attempted to simulate the import on my system after copying to the disk, > but > I am told I do not "have permission" to access the files (that I just > created) on the disk. First time around, I did not enter a lock or > password, > and the second time around I did put one in. Neither time did it even > give > me the opportunity to enter any password at all. Isn't there a simpler > way > to do this, and one that does not cost more money like the Sharepoint > services sites?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:19 am
Post subject: Re: How do I import Outlook Contacts files from a backup? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Hi Russ,
Thanks for your response. I had copied the contacts according to
instructions at office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance for "moving contacts to
another computer". I exported contacts to a (.pst) folder using I/E wizard
in outlook, then copied the file to disk. When this attempt failed to import
back in, I tried copying the Backup.pst directly to the disk, and then just
renamed it so that it would not overwrite my boss' Backup.pst file in his
system when he imported it. After both of these attempts, and simulated
import attempts, nothing worked to open those files.
I will be transferring all contacts on a monthly basis to my boss on a CD.
Please advise as to what would be the best way to do this, if there is one.
I was researching Sharepoint services online, and wanted to avoid the costs,
but if that is in fact the best way for transferring these files, please let
me know and I will research it further.
Thanks again,
Deb
"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> You provided no information. You copied your Contacts how and in what > format? > Importing is never a good choice for transferring Outlook data. > -- > Russ Valentine > [MVP-Outlook] > "deb watson" <deb watson.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:EB66575B-F4B8-4940-8A39-C383D7FF054D@microsoft.com... > >I am copying my contacts to a CD for my boss to import into his Outlook. I > > attempted to simulate the import on my system after copying to the disk, > > but > > I am told I do not "have permission" to access the files (that I just > > created) on the disk. First time around, I did not enter a lock or > > password, > > and the second time around I did put one in. Neither time did it even > > give > > me the opportunity to enter any password at all. Isn't there a simpler > > way > > to do this, and one that does not cost more money like the Sharepoint > > services sites? > > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 2:02 pm
Post subject: Re: How do I import Outlook Contacts files from a backup? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
First, never export and import Outlook data. You will lose data and corrupt
settings. Use import and export only if you need to change file formats.
Simply copy the Outlook data you want to transfer to its own PST file.
Close Outlook. Copy this PST file to a CD or other storage medium.
Copy the file from the storage medium to the other hard drive. Remove the
read only attribute it acquired on the storage medium.
Finally, open the file in the other installation and copy the data from it.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"deb watson" <deb watson.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4E1BE43D-A827-4527-B484-F77E2E21519E@microsoft.com...
> Hi Russ, > Thanks for your response. I had copied the contacts according to > instructions at office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance for "moving contacts > to > another computer". I exported contacts to a (.pst) folder using I/E > wizard > in outlook, then copied the file to disk. When this attempt failed to > import > back in, I tried copying the Backup.pst directly to the disk, and then > just > renamed it so that it would not overwrite my boss' Backup.pst file in his > system when he imported it. After both of these attempts, and simulated > import attempts, nothing worked to open those files. > I will be transferring all contacts on a monthly basis to my boss on a CD. > Please advise as to what would be the best way to do this, if there is > one. > I was researching Sharepoint services online, and wanted to avoid the > costs, > but if that is in fact the best way for transferring these files, please > let > me know and I will research it further. > Thanks again, > Deb > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: > >> You provided no information. You copied your Contacts how and in what >> format? >> Importing is never a good choice for transferring Outlook data. >> -- >> Russ Valentine >> [MVP-Outlook] >> "deb watson" <deb watson.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:EB66575B-F4B8-4940-8A39-C383D7FF054D@microsoft.com... >> >I am copying my contacts to a CD for my boss to import into his Outlook. >> >I >> > attempted to simulate the import on my system after copying to the >> > disk, >> > but >> > I am told I do not "have permission" to access the files (that I just >> > created) on the disk. First time around, I did not enter a lock or >> > password, >> > and the second time around I did put one in. Neither time did it even >> > give >> > me the opportunity to enter any password at all. Isn't there a simpler >> > way >> > to do this, and one that does not cost more money like the Sharepoint >> > services sites? >> >> >><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 3:27 pm
Post subject: Re: How do I import Outlook Contacts files from a backup? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Me again. I feel like a moron but I am still not getting it. Once the file
is copied to the hard drive, I checked the properties and read only attribute
was unchecked, but I was unable to open the file with Outlook. When I tried
It simply pullled up the New Message window in Outlook with my file as an
attachment for an outgoing message. It did not open the file to copy data
from it. What program should I "open with" that will open the data and
properly transfer it to the contacts files?
"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> First, never export and import Outlook data. You will lose data and corrupt > settings. Use import and export only if you need to change file formats. > Simply copy the Outlook data you want to transfer to its own PST file. > Close Outlook. Copy this PST file to a CD or other storage medium. > Copy the file from the storage medium to the other hard drive. Remove the > read only attribute it acquired on the storage medium. > Finally, open the file in the other installation and copy the data from it. > -- > Russ Valentine > [MVP-Outlook] > "deb watson" <deb watson.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4E1BE43D-A827-4527-B484-F77E2E21519E@microsoft.com... > > Hi Russ, > > Thanks for your response. I had copied the contacts according to > > instructions at office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance for "moving contacts > > to > > another computer". I exported contacts to a (.pst) folder using I/E > > wizard > > in outlook, then copied the file to disk. When this attempt failed to > > import > > back in, I tried copying the Backup.pst directly to the disk, and then > > just > > renamed it so that it would not overwrite my boss' Backup.pst file in his > > system when he imported it. After both of these attempts, and simulated > > import attempts, nothing worked to open those files. > > I will be transferring all contacts on a monthly basis to my boss on a CD. > > Please advise as to what would be the best way to do this, if there is > > one. > > I was researching Sharepoint services online, and wanted to avoid the > > costs, > > but if that is in fact the best way for transferring these files, please > > let > > me know and I will research it further. > > Thanks again, > > Deb > > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: > > > >> You provided no information. You copied your Contacts how and in what > >> format? > >> Importing is never a good choice for transferring Outlook data. > >> -- > >> Russ Valentine > >> [MVP-Outlook] > >> "deb watson" <deb watson.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:EB66575B-F4B8-4940-8A39-C383D7FF054D@microsoft.com... > >> >I am copying my contacts to a CD for my boss to import into his Outlook. > >> >I > >> > attempted to simulate the import on my system after copying to the > >> > disk, > >> > but > >> > I am told I do not "have permission" to access the files (that I just > >> > created) on the disk. First time around, I did not enter a lock or > >> > password, > >> > and the second time around I did put one in. Neither time did it even > >> > give > >> > me the opportunity to enter any password at all. Isn't there a simpler > >> > way > >> > to do this, and one that does not cost more money like the Sharepoint > >> > services sites? > >> > >> > >> > > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 6:52 pm
Post subject: Re: How do I import Outlook Contacts files from a backup? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
How did you create this file?
Sounds like you failed to create a valid PST file. What is its file
extension?
You should create this PST file in Outlook using the File > New > Outlook
data file command.
Copy the data you want to transfer into this file.
Close Outlook.
Then burn the PST file you just created onto a CD.
Any PST file you burn onto a CS will acquire a read only attribute that you
must then remove after it's off the CD.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"deb watson" <debwatson RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7CEC793C-5E6E-40F7-988B-7CEC86EE1D54@microsoft.com...
> Me again. I feel like a moron but I am still not getting it. Once the > file > is copied to the hard drive, I checked the properties and read only > attribute > was unchecked, but I was unable to open the file with Outlook. When I > tried > It simply pullled up the New Message window in Outlook with my file as an > attachment for an outgoing message. It did not open the file to copy data > from it. What program should I "open with" that will open the data and > properly transfer it to the contacts files? > > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: > >> First, never export and import Outlook data. You will lose data and >> corrupt >> settings. Use import and export only if you need to change file formats. >> Simply copy the Outlook data you want to transfer to its own PST file. >> Close Outlook. Copy this PST file to a CD or other storage medium. >> Copy the file from the storage medium to the other hard drive. Remove the >> read only attribute it acquired on the storage medium. >> Finally, open the file in the other installation and copy the data from >> it. >> -- >> Russ Valentine >> [MVP-Outlook] >> "deb watson" <deb watson RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:4E1BE43D-A827-4527-B484-F77E2E21519E@microsoft.com... >> > Hi Russ, >> > Thanks for your response. I had copied the contacts according to >> > instructions at office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance for "moving >> > contacts >> > to >> > another computer". I exported contacts to a (.pst) folder using I/E >> > wizard >> > in outlook, then copied the file to disk. When this attempt failed to >> > import >> > back in, I tried copying the Backup.pst directly to the disk, and then >> > just >> > renamed it so that it would not overwrite my boss' Backup.pst file in >> > his >> > system when he imported it. After both of these attempts, and >> > simulated >> > import attempts, nothing worked to open those files. >> > I will be transferring all contacts on a monthly basis to my boss on a >> > CD. >> > Please advise as to what would be the best way to do this, if there is >> > one. >> > I was researching Sharepoint services online, and wanted to avoid the >> > costs, >> > but if that is in fact the best way for transferring these files, >> > please >> > let >> > me know and I will research it further. >> > Thanks again, >> > Deb >> > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: >> > >> >> You provided no information. You copied your Contacts how and in what >> >> format? >> >> Importing is never a good choice for transferring Outlook data. >> >> -- >> >> Russ Valentine >> >> [MVP-Outlook] >> >> "deb watson" <deb watson RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:EB66575B-F4B8-4940-8A39-C383D7FF054D@microsoft.com... >> >> >I am copying my contacts to a CD for my boss to import into his >> >> >Outlook. >> >> >I >> >> > attempted to simulate the import on my system after copying to the >> >> > disk, >> >> > but >> >> > I am told I do not "have permission" to access the files (that I >> >> > just >> >> > created) on the disk. First time around, I did not enter a lock or >> >> > password, >> >> > and the second time around I did put one in. Neither time did it >> >> > even >> >> > give >> >> > me the opportunity to enter any password at all. Isn't there a >> >> > simpler >> >> > way >> >> > to do this, and one that does not cost more money like the >> >> > Sharepoint >> >> > services sites? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 9:09 am
Post subject: Re: How do I import Outlook Contacts files from a backup? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Wow Russ! I think I've got it. I was really over thinking it. And I think
I had Outlook still open at times while attempting some of these actions
which obviously disabled the functions. I will personally take the CD to my
boss and attempt to put the file into his Outlook folder, then show him how
to do this in the future. Thanks so much for your help. You're quite the
wizard. I really appreciate it.
Sincerely
Deb
"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
> How did you create this file? > Sounds like you failed to create a valid PST file. What is its file > extension? > You should create this PST file in Outlook using the File > New > Outlook > data file command. > Copy the data you want to transfer into this file. > Close Outlook. > Then burn the PST file you just created onto a CD. > Any PST file you burn onto a CS will acquire a read only attribute that you > must then remove after it's off the CD. > -- > Russ Valentine > [MVP-Outlook] > "deb watson" <debwatson.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:7CEC793C-5E6E-40F7-988B-7CEC86EE1D54@microsoft.com... > > Me again. I feel like a moron but I am still not getting it. Once the > > file > > is copied to the hard drive, I checked the properties and read only > > attribute > > was unchecked, but I was unable to open the file with Outlook. When I > > tried > > It simply pullled up the New Message window in Outlook with my file as an > > attachment for an outgoing message. It did not open the file to copy data > > from it. What program should I "open with" that will open the data and > > properly transfer it to the contacts files? > > > > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: > > > >> First, never export and import Outlook data. You will lose data and > >> corrupt > >> settings. Use import and export only if you need to change file formats. > >> Simply copy the Outlook data you want to transfer to its own PST file. > >> Close Outlook. Copy this PST file to a CD or other storage medium. > >> Copy the file from the storage medium to the other hard drive. Remove the > >> read only attribute it acquired on the storage medium. > >> Finally, open the file in the other installation and copy the data from > >> it. > >> -- > >> Russ Valentine > >> [MVP-Outlook] > >> "deb watson" <deb watson.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:4E1BE43D-A827-4527-B484-F77E2E21519E@microsoft.com... > >> > Hi Russ, > >> > Thanks for your response. I had copied the contacts according to > >> > instructions at office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance for "moving > >> > contacts > >> > to > >> > another computer". I exported contacts to a (.pst) folder using I/E > >> > wizard > >> > in outlook, then copied the file to disk. When this attempt failed to > >> > import > >> > back in, I tried copying the Backup.pst directly to the disk, and then > >> > just > >> > renamed it so that it would not overwrite my boss' Backup.pst file in > >> > his > >> > system when he imported it. After both of these attempts, and > >> > simulated > >> > import attempts, nothing worked to open those files. > >> > I will be transferring all contacts on a monthly basis to my boss on a > >> > CD. > >> > Please advise as to what would be the best way to do this, if there is > >> > one. > >> > I was researching Sharepoint services online, and wanted to avoid the > >> > costs, > >> > but if that is in fact the best way for transferring these files, > >> > please > >> > let > >> > me know and I will research it further. > >> > Thanks again, > >> > Deb > >> > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: > >> > > >> >> You provided no information. You copied your Contacts how and in what > >> >> format? > >> >> Importing is never a good choice for transferring Outlook data. > >> >> -- > >> >> Russ Valentine > >> >> [MVP-Outlook] > >> >> "deb watson" <deb watson.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:EB66575B-F4B8-4940-8A39-C383D7FF054D@microsoft.com... > >> >> >I am copying my contacts to a CD for my boss to import into his > >> >> >Outlook. > >> >> >I > >> >> > attempted to simulate the import on my system after copying to the > >> >> > disk, > >> >> > but > >> >> > I am told I do not "have permission" to access the files (that I > >> >> > just > >> >> > created) on the disk. First time around, I did not enter a lock or > >> >> > password, > >> >> > and the second time around I did put one in. Neither time did it > >> >> > even > >> >> > give > >> >> > me the opportunity to enter any password at all. Isn't there a > >> >> > simpler > >> >> > way > >> >> > to do this, and one that does not cost more money like the > >> >> > Sharepoint > >> >> > services sites? > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > >> > >> > > ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 11:40 am
Post subject: Re: How do I import Outlook Contacts files from a backup? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
I don't think I'd try to do anything with the file that was already
created. It is corrupt beyond repair.
Also, never just copy an Outlook data file into an "Outlook folder." If
you ever overwrite a PST file you will corrupt both it and the Outlook
profile.
The Help files provide very explicit instructions on how to migrate
Outlook data:
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx" target="_blank">http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx</a>
------
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
deb watson wrote:
> Wow Russ! I think I've got it. I was really over thinking it. And I think > I had Outlook still open at times while attempting some of these actions > which obviously disabled the functions. I will personally take the CD to my > boss and attempt to put the file into his Outlook folder, then show him how > to do this in the future. Thanks so much for your help. You're quite the > wizard. I really appreciate it. > Sincerely > Deb > > "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: > > >>How did you create this file? >>Sounds like you failed to create a valid PST file. What is its file >>extension? >>You should create this PST file in Outlook using the File > New > Outlook >>data file command. >>Copy the data you want to transfer into this file. >>Close Outlook. >>Then burn the PST file you just created onto a CD. >>Any PST file you burn onto a CS will acquire a read only attribute that you >>must then remove after it's off the CD. >>-- >>Russ Valentine >>[MVP-Outlook] >>"deb watson" <debwatson DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>news:7CEC793C-5E6E-40F7-988B-7CEC86EE1D54@microsoft.com... >> >>>Me again. I feel like a moron but I am still not getting it. Once the >>>file >>>is copied to the hard drive, I checked the properties and read only >>>attribute >>>was unchecked, but I was unable to open the file with Outlook. When I >>>tried >>>It simply pullled up the New Message window in Outlook with my file as an >>>attachment for an outgoing message. It did not open the file to copy data >>>from it. What program should I "open with" that will open the data and >>>properly transfer it to the contacts files? >>> >>>"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: >>> >>> >>>>First, never export and import Outlook data. You will lose data and >>>>corrupt >>>>settings. Use import and export only if you need to change file formats. >>>>Simply copy the Outlook data you want to transfer to its own PST file. >>>>Close Outlook. Copy this PST file to a CD or other storage medium. >>>>Copy the file from the storage medium to the other hard drive. Remove the >>>>read only attribute it acquired on the storage medium. >>>>Finally, open the file in the other installation and copy the data from >>>>it. >>>>-- >>>>Russ Valentine >>>>[MVP-Outlook] >>>>"deb watson" <deb watson DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>news:4E1BE43D-A827-4527-B484-F77E2E21519E@microsoft.com... >>>> >>>>>Hi Russ, >>>>>Thanks for your response. I had copied the contacts according to >>>>>instructions at office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance for "moving >>>>>contacts >>>>>to >>>>>another computer". I exported contacts to a (.pst) folder using I/E >>>>>wizard >>>>>in outlook, then copied the file to disk. When this attempt failed to >>>>>import >>>>>back in, I tried copying the Backup.pst directly to the disk, and then >>>>>just >>>>>renamed it so that it would not overwrite my boss' Backup.pst file in >>>>>his >>>>>system when he imported it. After both of these attempts, and >>>>>simulated >>>>>import attempts, nothing worked to open those files. >>>>>I will be transferring all contacts on a monthly basis to my boss on a >>>>>CD. >>>>>Please advise as to what would be the best way to do this, if there is >>>>>one. >>>>>I was researching Sharepoint services online, and wanted to avoid the >>>>>costs, >>>>>but if that is in fact the best way for transferring these files, >>>>>please >>>>>let >>>>>me know and I will research it further. >>>>>Thanks again, >>>>>Deb >>>>>"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>You provided no information. You copied your Contacts how and in what >>>>>>format? >>>>>>Importing is never a good choice for transferring Outlook data. >>>>>>-- >>>>>>Russ Valentine >>>>>>[MVP-Outlook] >>>>>>"deb watson" <deb watson DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>>news:EB66575B-F4B8-4940-8A39-C383D7FF054D@microsoft.com... >>>>>> >>>>>>>I am copying my contacts to a CD for my boss to import into his >>>>>>>Outlook. >>>>>>>I >>>>>>>attempted to simulate the import on my system after copying to the >>>>>>>disk, >>>>>>>but >>>>>>>I am told I do not "have permission" to access the files (that I >>>>>>>just >>>>>>>created) on the disk. First time around, I did not enter a lock or >>>>>>>password, >>>>>>>and the second time around I did put one in. Neither time did it >>>>>>>even >>>>>>>give >>>>>>>me the opportunity to enter any password at all. Isn't there a >>>>>>>simpler >>>>>>>way >>>>>>>to do this, and one that does not cost more money like the >>>>>>>Sharepoint >>>>>>>services sites? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> >> >><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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