Re: Trashed PST - Help!

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From: Roady [MVP] (newsgroups_DELETE__at__DELETE_sparnaaij_NO_._SPAM_net)
Date: 03/11/04 

Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 15:45:50 +0100

The file size doesn't reflect the real content of the file. You must check
the content by rightclicking the root of the file (probably Outlook Today)->
Properties-> buton Folder Size.... You should now see an overview of the
foldersizes. If these are empty tool you'll have to restore from back-up. 

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"JRS" <jon@xxxxyyyysvensson.f9.co.uk> wrote in message 
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> Whilst using a synchronisation utility to synch a PST on 2 machines
> something has gone horribly wrong. OL2K now tells me it is not a PST 
> and/or
> information services must be defined prior to use. Inbox repair seems to
> effect a repair but on opening it there is nothing in any of the folders.
> The file is 305Mb
>
> Any help / ideas gratefully received. I do have a backup but it does not
> contain some recent emails I need.
>
> TIA
>
> Jon
>
>

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