How do I import an Outlook file from a Windows 98 environment

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From: John Fraser (JohnFraser_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/01/04


Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 17:59:03 -0800

I am trying to import data from my Outlook program on my Home computer and
running into difficulties. My home machine is Windows 98 and I have Office XP
running on it. I have successfully exported the .pst file from the Home
computer on to a CD, using a burner.

When I try to import it on to my office computer (Windows XP and Office
2003), I use the import/export wizard. I browse for the CD ROM drive and the
Outlook symbol shows up correctly on the CD. But when I click to import I get
a message “File access denied: You do not have permission required to access
D:/Outlook.pst”. This seems to imply that I created the file at home under
some sort of protected network, which is not I think the case.

I would appreciate any help you can provide.



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