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Outlook 2000 error for fileclose to, but not over 2GB

pst file is 1.96GB. While open, I get error message from the Rules Wizard. Then, error message states the XXXXX.pst file cannot be accessed. Of course, after this I cannot open Outlook.

Scanpst.exe runs till phase 7 then gives an error message.

Running the "trim" file from MS and then scanpst.exe yields same error.

Also, why does the trim file cut off the most recent items rather than the oldest items?

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farrarwd

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No dice. I had to set up new pst files to get going again. None of the old pst files can be used to import items. I need to know if there is another method to repair the old pst files so I can import from them.

sunray_2003

Try doing this

Repair PST : http://www.slipstick.com/problems/scanpst.htm

farrarwd

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Neither the scanpst.exe or the 2 meg "trim tool" do not work.

sunray_2003

Did you create a new profile and then import the old PST to see if that would help

farrarwd

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Yes, the new profile is working, but the import will not workb/c the pst file is evidently corrupted.

sunray_2003

have you also tried to do file --> open --> outlook data file and then tried get the PST file that way ?

farrarwd

ASKER

Yes, no luck there either.

sunray_2003

You might get lucky here

Check this PAQ http:Q_20709566.html
Download that zip file from here
http://www.computerhope.com/download/updates.htm

Check if that would help

Is there is any other issue with other files or drives in your machine..
At the first place , you just got this PST file from your own machine.. Trying this PST in a different computer , with a different outlook or same oultlook version ,will not hurt..

Also update your OL fully before importing and see the difference

farrarwd

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I will try this today and get back tonight. Thanks.