.pst access denied

[jce001]

I have a .pst file that has not been used in a while. I need to get into it so the client can get some old e-mail. I setup a personal folder, and I'm trying to import the .pst file into the personal folder. I keep receiving this error.

File access is denid. You do not have the permission required to access the file.

I've tried everything. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[smah]

What's the operating system? Are you sure your account has permission to access the file.

 

[jce001]

The OS is Win2k. I'm not sure about the permissions. I'm logging in as the local Admin. It's a Novell network, and the .pst file is on the local machine. So, I figured that I should be fine.

 

[CarpalT]

I am having this problem too, with my stand-alone pc at home. I backed up the pst file, cleaned up and reinstalled everything, and am getting this message when trying to restore the pst file.
Office 2000 and Windows 98.
I also would be interested in knowing how to solve this problem. Many thanks!

 

[IFRs]

I have this problem at work. Our "solution" is to copy the pst file and use the copy.

 

[jce001]

I don't understand, "copy the pst file" Exactly how does that resolve the issue? I tried it, and it didn't change anything.

 

[Newposter]

Silly question, but is the file read-only after being copied from backup media back to the hard drive? Did you go into Windows Explorer and toggle it so it isn't read-only?

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[IFRs]

Sorry - I should have been more clear.
I copy the pst file, rename the old pst file and then rename the copy to the old name. All with Outlook closed and removed from the process list.

 

[Mickeyncube]

This sounds like a permission's issue - Renaming it wont change anything.First find out who created the pst file. Log on as that user then you're guaranteed to open the pst file.


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