__Cannot open default e-mail folders. Outlook.pst is in use and cannot be accessed. Close any application that is using this file and try again. You might need to restart your PC.__Running XPhome and Office 2007_

__Cannot open default e-mail folders. Outlook.pst is in use and cannot be accessed. Close any application that is using this file and try again. You might need to restart your PC.__Running XPhome and Office 2007__

I cant find anything that is using my .pst file but don't really know where to look. I did manage to open Outlook in safe mode yesterday but can't find how to do that again. Really missing Outlook - can anyone help?

December 16th, 2009 2:03pm

Reboot the PC, does outlook now start?If not bring up Task Manager (ctrl+alt+del), click on Image Name title to sort, look for outlook.exe process, if found highlight it and end the process, then;StartRunOutlook.exe /safe(note space between exe /)If outlook then starts, Tools>TrustCentre>Addons, disable all none MS addons

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December 17th, 2009 2:39am

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