Posted on 08/28/2017 8:11:44 AM PDT by Rappini
I have M-10 system it was slowing down so I purchased an exterior HD and started transferring thing to the F Drive low and behold my system is tell me I have lost my outlook profile.pst file. I don't know where it is I've tried you tube google but it's too confusing for an old geezer. I'm using Yahoo for email and my iPhone, if one of you young wipper snappers know how to make it easy I'll give it a shot. Thanks PS. Not sure I'm using the FR system correctly.
It sounds like you may have moved the file instead of copying it. Open File Explorer and navigate to your external drive. Then do a search for “*.pst” (without the quotes).
Let us know if you find it - and which operating system you’re using to get it back to it’s proper location,
Kudos to you for not blowing the is it plugged in garbage at him and helping!
Post #2 is the answer you need. It would also help us if you would tell us what operating system you are using.
Win XP
Win 7
Win 8
Win 10
You are connecting to Yahoo with Outlook?
I’m going to give you some advice to both reduce your frustration and the possibility of data loss:
If you don’t have grandkids who can help, contact your local community center and find out about their computer help. In our area, we have computer help & classes for seniors at no charge; I’m sure we’re not alone in this respect.
I state this due to the fact that if you have indeed moved one file, then the process you began may inadvertently cripple your system before you are able to fully backup your files.
Kudos for your efforts, but don’t be afraid to ask for help from your local resources; it will be far more effective than parsing all the opinion you’ll get here and the high probability of one missed cue and lost data or broken computer.
A missing .pst file is no big deal, but I’m concerned about what else you may have inadvertently-moved rather than copying...
You aren’t.
IIRC, the file is buried deep in about 5 levels of folders, and the folder itself may be “hidden”. So, the first thing you need to do when you open up Windows Explorer is click on your “C” drive, click on the “View” menu, then find the “Change Folder & Search Options”. On Windows 7 and earlier, this should be on the ribbon. In 10, you need to click on the “Options” pull down to find it.
Once you get there, click on the “View” tab, and find the “Hidden Files & Folders” options. Make sure you check the “Show Hidden files, folders & drives” radio button.
Then, you can do a global search on the “C” drive for “.pst” and you should find the file easily. You can move this to your F drive, then you’ll have to open Outlook and point to the new location.
Sounds a little complicated, but it’s really not, if you keep your wits about you and don’t panic over the odd “I can’t find your file” warnings!
Have you looked under your couch and bed?
How about that drawer in the kitchen that has used twist ties, matches,
electrical tape, toothpicks, a screwdriver, rusty knife, take-out sauce
packets and little bags of oyster crackers?
I can be as snarky as the next guy but when someone opens a thread like this it’s usually because they’re seeking help, not smart-assedness.
AFAIC the first rule of computers and computer support is never screw with the data! I remember receiving an SOS call from my (late) father, calling from out of state. He was trying to do good by backing up his computer and inadvertently moved instead of copied. Fortunately he hadn’t affected any system files but it did affect some applications.
This was in the days before remote access so I had to walk him through the restoration process - it can be daunting!
Had a co-worker in the early 90s delete his windows directory because he got a message about space issues.
Make sure your new external hard drive is plugged in then do the search as in post #2. If you find the .pst file you can open Outlook and import the thing back. If for some reason it will not let you import the old file you will have to copy and past it back to the original location on your “C” drive.
If you are accessing Yahoo email using your web browser, outlook.pst is not involved.
It is very common for people to delete things because “I didn’t know what it was”.
missing pst file.
Doohh, you should be running PC-Matic,
now with Super Shield.
It maybe Mindows 10. :)
Your slowdown is probably Ram. That will make it slow down over time. It could also be malware. Try MALWAREBYTES.
If you have 4gb you need ram.
A new HDD will be little help.
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