thanks for reply, i clicked File.. open.. but no data file appears only box
called OPEN appears asking me to type intenet address of document or folder
and internet explorer will open it, is this right? eiggom 5

"William Lefkovics [MVP]" wrote:

What happens when you try...
File--Open--Outlook Data File
Navigate to the old .pst file.

"eiggom5" wrote in message
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i had to create a new profile for my email inbox, after doing this my
original inbox files had gone, i have found then but cannot open them i
would
appreciate any advice thanks eiggom5