"MRJ" wrote:

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?

When you stored your data file on the CD, the operating system marked it
READ ONLY and Outlook cannot use it that way. You'll need to copy it back
to your hard drive and remove the READ ONLY setting (right click the file,
select 'Properties', and remove the check mark from the READ ONLY checkbox).

http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm

Hal
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"MRJ" wrote:

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?