Re: More on Outlook 2003 "appropriate permission"

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"Martin" <Martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> After a Windows XP HE re-install, I restored my Outlook 2003 files (*.pst,
> *.pab, etc.) from a Novaback backup. Unfortunately, I changed the machine
> name and user name when re-installing Windows.
>
> I logged on as System Administrator in safe-mode and (I thought) I fixed
> the
> permissions for these files to allow me to use them. I was then allowed
> to
> copy them from the backup and tie Outlook to them. I have access to all
> the
> messages and contacts when I start Outlook.
>
> The problem I am now having is when I press the "Send/Receive" button, I
> get
> the message:
>
> You don't have appropriate permission to perform this operation.
>
> I use this computer for my business and really need to use Outlook again.
> Can someone please help?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Martin


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