Exactly the same problem. I have saved the Outlook.pst file to a disk, but I
cannot change the read only attribute. Any suggestions. When I open the
file on the desktop (from which I made the copy on the disk) it is not "read
only." I tried to unclick the "read only" box on the CD, but it will not let
me change it. Thanks in advance.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Do you still have your old data?
Importing and exporting is a very poor choice for transferring data. It's
only a good way to lose data.
You only needed to copy your data file.
If this is the only file you now have, remove it from the CD, remove it's
read only attribute, then open it (do NOT import it) in your current version
of Outlook to access what you have.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"MRJ" wrote in message
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In anticipation of receiving a new computer I backed up my Outlook 98 data
(contacts and calendar) using the Import Export wizard and copied the
resulting pst files to CD. I now have my new computer running XP and
Outlook
2003 but seem to be having difficulty importing the files. The error
reads:
"File access is denied. You do not have permission required to access the
file D:\backup.pst" I did not password protect anything. Anybody have
any
suggestions?

And if for some reason this is not doable from the existing CDs, can I 1)
recreate files for proper export to CD and import onto new computer or 2)
use
the XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to assist?