Outlook 2011 Mac Changed Mac User Name

datzent83
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My client changed her Mac OSx name in Preferences > Accounts. All she did was remove her last name. When she started her Outlook it asked her to repair the database, but it failed. Now her contacts are lost that were in her Outlook and evertime she deletes something in Outlook or opens the delete folder the repair database utility pops up.

How can I recover her contacts and get rid of that repair utility popup?

She does not have a time machine backup.
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James HIT Director

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Have you tried to completely rebuild the database?
Please follow this article and see if this doesn't fix your issue.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2360509
datzent83

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I tried to fully rebuild the database but it failed.
James HIT Director

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Can you create another identity and see if you can then get OL to build?
Can you post some screen shots of the error(s)?
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datzent83

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If I create a new identity wont that start Outlook blank?
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Yes it will create a blank identity.

Try this method as a last ditch effort to restore the user's data.

http://www.officeformachelp.com/2012/05/how-to-recover-your-data-when-rebuilding-restoring-and-upgrading-fails/
datzent83

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Spartan_1337: I have an appointment with my client tonight to take try your suggestion. I will post the results tomorrow.
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I've requested that this question be closed as follows:

Accepted answer: 500 points for Spartan_1337's comment #a38732642

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