Previously, I saved a outlook.pst file...never had any previous problems opening/closing etc.

I reinstalled Outlook 2007 on another computer (old one does not exist now) and cannot open the file. Have used/followed instructions...or at least I think I did correctly but with no luck.

There ARE some contact info I need so I do need to access again.

Thanks

• Moved by Lanlan HuangMicrosoft contingent staff Thursday, May 14, 2015 1:42 AM

Hello,

The problem of accessing data file arises due to several issues, like either your profile is not configured correctly so it is unable to sync your old file with the current profile. 

You can re-configure your Outlook profile, or can also try to open file by following the below listed steps:

1. Select the created profile, then properties.
2. Click on "New", to add the existing "Outlook.pst" data file. NOTE: If asked to select the format of the data file, then select PST(personal storage table).
3. Click ok to proceed.
4. On returning to Account Settings Dialog box, click "Set as Default" button.
5. Now remove the PST file that was by default created when you have configured your profile. Because a single account cannot hold two default files at the same time.

Alternatively you can import PST file.

Regards

Clark Kent

• Proposed as answer by Melon Chen CHNMicrosoft contingent staff, Moderator Thursday, May 21, 2015 2:28 AM
• Marked as answer by Melon Chen CHNMicrosoft contingent staff, Moderator Friday, May 22, 2015 7:06 AM

Use Outlook Repair Toolbox restores information and data from corrupted *.PST and *.OST Microsoft Outlook files all versions (ANSI and Unicode).

For more: https://www.repairtoolbox.com/outlookrepair.html

• Marked as answer by BlaiseMar 17 hours 38 minutes ago

Your file becomes inaccessible due to unknown error/bug. At this time, PST repair tool is single hope for you. To know how it works, check free demo at :

http://datacarelab.com/software-for-outlook-pst-file.php

Use Outlook Repair Toolbox restores information and data from corrupted *.PST and *.OST Microsoft Outlook files all versions (ANSI and Unicode).

For more: https://www.repairtoolbox.com/outlookrepair.html

• Marked as answer by BlaiseMar Saturday, May 30, 2015 1:49 PM