Cant open .pst file - how do i define properties for info servic

I reinstalled Outlook 2000 and can't open the Outlook.pst file. It says
Properties for this information service must be defined prior to use. Can
someone help???

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I reinstalled Outlook 2000 and can't open the Outlook.pst file. It says
Properties for this information service must be defined prior to use. Can
someone help???

Describe the exact steps you're using to try to open it.
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

"Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

"Lost Contacts and files" Lost Contacts and
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I reinstalled Outlook 2000 and can't open the Outlook.pst file. It says
Properties for this information service must be defined prior to use. Can
someone help???

Describe the exact steps you're using to try to open it.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Thankyou
I go to File, Open, Personal Folder File (.pst)
this takes me to Documents and settings folder Microsoft, then Outlook and
displays the file "Outlook.pst" and when I click on it it says Properties
for this information service must be defined prior to use. Then another
screen says this is not a personal folder file.

"Lost Contacts and files"
wrote in message ...

I go to File, Open, Personal Folder File (.pst)
this takes me to Documents and settings folder Microsoft, then Outlook and
displays the file "Outlook.pst" and when I click on it it says Properties
for this information service must be defined prior to use. Then another
screen says this is not a personal folder file.

What does the INbox Repair Tool say when you use it on this file?
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

"Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

"Lost Contacts and files"
wrote in message ...

I go to File, Open, Personal Folder File (.pst)
this takes me to Documents and settings folder Microsoft, then Outlook and
displays the file "Outlook.pst" and when I click on it it says Properties
for this information service must be defined prior to use. Then another
screen says this is not a personal folder file.

What does the INbox Repair Tool say when you use it on this file?
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

Thankyou for your help Brian.
I'm using Outlook 2000. What is a "Inbox Repair Tool"?
Anyway I have solved the problem. I created a new Personal Folder and
copied the files from my Archive. In order to be able to receive my mail I
had to change my pop3 back to pop6 and smtp1 using ports 25 and 110 though.
I hope this is OK.
Thanks again
Bill Duke Greatful

I reinstalled Outlook 2000 and can't open the Outlook.pst file which I saved
and is on my desk top now. When I go to "import", "import another program
or file", "personal folder file (pst)" I browse to my folder on the desk top
and it says
"Properties for this information service must be defined prior to use". I
can however import the new .pst file that I made which is the Outlook backup.
I have read how one guy solved this BUT I need the "explanation for dummies"
someone help please???

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I reinstalled Outlook 2000 and can't open the Outlook.pst file which I
saved
and is on my desk top now. When I go to "import", "import another
program
or file", "personal folder file (pst)" I browse to my folder on the desk
top
and it says
"Properties for this information service must be defined prior to use". I
can however import the new .pst file that I made which is the Outlook
backup.
I have read how one guy solved this BUT I need the "explanation for
dummies"
someone help please???

Have you created your mail profile by configuring things with the Mail
applet in Control Panel?
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]