[SOLVED] restoring Outlook data

powerlifter · 10-31-2009, 06:26 AM

Hello,
I have two computers, both using XP SP3 and loaded with most of the same programs. Recently, the first computer's motherboard failed. I installed that computer's hard drive as a slave drive on my second computer. I can access most of the files I need on the slave drive except some associated with a few programs. I was able to restore data from Quicken files on the first drive to the primary drive on the second computer. However, I have two more programs which I would like to be able to restore data from; Incredimail and Microsoft Outlook. I was only using Outlook for it's calender and contacts functions. Can anyone instruct me about how to retrieve and restore that data from the slave drive to the primary drive?

**simpswr** · 10-31-2009, 07:27 AM

and welcome to the Forum

For Outlook, you can search for " *.pst " on the old drive . . set the advanced search to include hidden and system files. When you find it, copy to the good drive and then import into your new outlook

powerlifter · 10-31-2009, 09:12 AM

Rich,

Thanks for the How-to. I followed your instructions and was able to locate the correct file and open it on the primary drive. Thanks very much!

Bob

10-31-2009, 06:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
powerlifter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 OS: XP SP3	[SOLVED] restoring Outlook data Hello, I have two computers, both using XP SP3 and loaded with most of the same programs. Recently, the first computer's motherboard failed. I installed that computer's hard drive as a slave drive on my second computer. I can access most of the files I need on the slave drive except some associated with a few programs. I was able to restore data from Quicken files on the first drive to the primary drive on the second computer. However, I have two more programs which I would like to be able to restore data from; Incredimail and Microsoft Outlook. I was only using Outlook for it's calender and contacts functions. Can anyone instruct me about how to retrieve and restore that data from the slave drive to the primary drive?

10-31-2009, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,296 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: restoring Outlook data and welcome to the Forum For Outlook, you can search for " .pst " on the old drive . . set the advanced search to include hidden and system files. When you find it, copy to the good drive and then import into your new outlook __________________ Rich* MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

10-31-2009, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
powerlifter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 OS: XP SP3	Re: restoring Outlook data Rich, Thanks for the How-to. I followed your instructions and was able to locate the correct file and open it on the primary drive. Thanks very much! Bob