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(new information here) My Data File Management (Outlook 2003) is empty; but all my outlook files are ok. When I click on DFM I get an error message: "There was an error locating one of the files to complete this operation. It may have been deleted. " I then close the error message and the window opens up where i normally see the little outlook file icon and copy it to my desktop for back up on an external drive. But the window (name of window is outlook data files) is empty!! I ran detect and repair and nothing changed. Again, all my data (notes, calendar, contacts and tasks) are there and I can add and delete data from these files as needed. (I don't use the mail function of Outlook). I have no viruses and system is performing fine (Windows XP). Other than this issue, which is critical for backing up files- my Outlook seems to be "fine". I managed to go into Docs-Settings Local Apps and get the pst file and copy for a backup but the DFM thing is weird. Please comment and if possible offer a solution as I think Im supposed to see my Outlook file in the DFM, instead of just seeing it as a hidden file in my Apps. Folder. Thanks, Gata Feliz (Classy Geek from the pre-MS era) |
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Calling all MVPs to solve the Mystery!
"GataFeliz" wrote in message
... (new information here) My Data File Management (Outlook 2003) is empty; but all my outlook files are ok. When I click on DFM I get an error message: "There was an error locating one of the files to complete this operation. It may have been deleted. " I then close the error message and the window opens up where i normally see the little outlook file icon and copy it to my desktop for back up on an external drive. But the window (name of window is outlook data files) is empty!! I ran detect and repair and nothing changed. Again, all my data (notes, calendar, contacts and tasks) are there and I can add and delete data from these files as needed. (I don't use the mail function of Outlook). I have no viruses and system is performing fine (Windows XP). Other than this issue, which is critical for backing up files- my Outlook seems to be "fine". I managed to go into Docs-Settings Local Apps and get the pst file and copy for a backup but the DFM thing is weird. Please comment and if possible offer a solution as I think Im supposed to see my Outlook file in the DFM, instead of just seeing it as a hidden file in my Apps. Folder. As I said over in the outlook.general newsgroup, have you tried creating a new Outlook profile? -- f.h. |
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Hi FH,
I did not try that. Not sure how and sounds a little scary. Im just a dumb intuitive (no training) user and I dont know the implications of the empty DFM. I wonder if I should just let sleeping dogs lie? Tx GataFeliz "F. H. Muffman" wrote: "GataFeliz" wrote in message ... (new information here) My Data File Management (Outlook 2003) is empty; but all my outlook files are ok. When I click on DFM I get an error message: "There was an error locating one of the files to complete this operation. It may have been deleted. " I then close the error message and the window opens up where i normally see the little outlook file icon and copy it to my desktop for back up on an external drive. But the window (name of window is outlook data files) is empty!! I ran detect and repair and nothing changed. Again, all my data (notes, calendar, contacts and tasks) are there and I can add and delete data from these files as needed. (I don't use the mail function of Outlook). I have no viruses and system is performing fine (Windows XP). Other than this issue, which is critical for backing up files- my Outlook seems to be "fine". I managed to go into Docs-Settings Local Apps and get the pst file and copy for a backup but the DFM thing is weird. Please comment and if possible offer a solution as I think Im supposed to see my Outlook file in the DFM, instead of just seeing it as a hidden file in my Apps. Folder. As I said over in the outlook.general newsgroup, have you tried creating a new Outlook profile? -- f.h. |
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"GataFeliz" wrote in message
news My Data File Management (Outlook 2003) is empty; but all my outlook files are ok. When I click on DFM I get an error message: "There was an error locating one of the files to complete this operation. It may have been deleted. " I then close the error message and the window opens up where i normally see the little outlook file icon and copy it to my desktop for back up on an external drive. But the window (name of window is outlook data files) is empty!! I ran detect and repair and nothing changed. Again, all my data (notes, calendar, contacts and tasks) are there and I can add and delete data from these files as needed. (I don't use the function of Outlook). I have no viruses and system is performing fine (Windows XP). Other than this issue, which is critical for backing up files- my Outlook seems to be "fine". I managed to go into Docs-Settings Local Apps and get the pst file and copy for a backup but the DFM thing is weird. Please comment and if possible offer a solution as I think Im supposed to see my Outlook file in the DFM, instead of just seeing it as a hidden file in my Apps. Folder. As I said over in the outlook.general newsgroup, have you tried creating a new Outlook profile? I did not try that. Not sure how and sounds a little scary. Im just a dumb intuitive (no training) user and I dont know the implications of the empty DFM. I wonder if I should just let sleeping dogs lie? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/829918 -- f.h. |
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Hi Daine,
Thaks for the links and your book info- great. as a person with some 1908s IBM programming skills I like to understand something about the program i am using and i am TOTALLY IGNORANT about outlook. now by questions (evolved a bit) were 1) sine outlook is working fine and since i can just back it up by copying the folder under my docs/ local apps etcetc, WHY WORRY ABOUT the data file management being empty?? is there a reason to worry? 2) should i just let it be until i upgrade with a new tREO phone, computer and Office 07 in a year? if you see noting wrong with LETTING IT BE, ill just ignore. else I will try to create a new profile. but i want to know.... 3) WHY DID MY FILE DISAPPEAR IN THE FIRST PLACE? thanks for your exceptional help. mk "Diane Poremsky" wrote: if a new profile fails or even before doing a new profile, you could try two things: 1. detect and repair 2. open outlook using the /cleanprofile switch. http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/commandlines.htm -- Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook] Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/ Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/ Outlook Tips by email: Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/ Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter: "GataFeliz" wrote in message news Hi FH, I did not try that. Not sure how and sounds a little scary. Im just a dumb intuitive (no training) user and I dont know the implications of the empty DFM. I wonder if I should just let sleeping dogs lie? Tx GataFeliz "F. H. Muffman" wrote: "GataFeliz" wrote in message ... (new information here) My Data File Management (Outlook 2003) is empty; but all my outlook files are ok. When I click on DFM I get an error message: "There was an error locating one of the files to complete this operation. It may have been deleted. " I then close the error message and the window opens up where i normally see the little outlook file icon and copy it to my desktop for back up on an external drive. But the window (name of window is outlook data files) is empty!! I ran detect and repair and nothing changed. Again, all my data (notes, calendar, contacts and tasks) are there and I can add and delete data from these files as needed. (I don't use the function of Outlook). I have no viruses and system is performing fine (Windows XP). Other than this issue, which is critical for backing up files- my Outlook seems to be "fine". I managed to go into Docs-Settings Local Apps and get the pst file and copy for a backup but the DFM thing is weird. Please comment and if possible offer a solution as I think Im supposed to see my Outlook file in the DFM, instead of just seeing it as a hidden file in my Apps. Folder. As I said over in the outlook.general newsgroup, have you tried creating a new Outlook profile? -- f.h. |
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Generally "if it ain't broken..." is the best course of action, especially
if you are planning a reformat or a new computer in the near future. So if it's working ok otherwise, access it via windows explorer to back it up and move on. You can try a new profile- keep the old one and make a new one, just to see if it fixes it. Whether you use the new profile is your decision. As for why it disappeared, its really hard to know without sitting in from of it and looking (and playing) around and even then, we may never know. -- Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook] Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/ Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/ Outlook Tips by email: Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/ Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter: "GataFeliz" wrote in message ... Hi Daine, Thaks for the links and your book info- great. as a person with some 1908s IBM programming skills I like to understand something about the program i am using and i am TOTALLY IGNORANT about outlook. now by questions (evolved a bit) were 1) sine outlook is working fine and since i can just back it up by copying the folder under my docs/ local apps etcetc, WHY WORRY ABOUT the data file management being empty?? is there a reason to worry? 2) should i just let it be until i upgrade with a new tREO phone, computer and Office 07 in a year? if you see noting wrong with LETTING IT BE, ill just ignore. else I will try to create a new profile. but i want to know.... 3) WHY DID MY FILE DISAPPEAR IN THE FIRST PLACE? thanks for your exceptional help. mk "Diane Poremsky" wrote: if a new profile fails or even before doing a new profile, you could try two things: 1. detect and repair 2. open outlook using the /cleanprofile switch. http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/commandlines.htm -- Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook] Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/ Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/ Outlook Tips by email: Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/ Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter: "GataFeliz" wrote in message news Hi FH, I did not try that. Not sure how and sounds a little scary. Im just a dumb intuitive (no training) user and I dont know the implications of the empty DFM. I wonder if I should just let sleeping dogs lie? Tx GataFeliz "F. H. Muffman" wrote: "GataFeliz" wrote in message ... (new information here) My Data File Management (Outlook 2003) is empty; but all my outlook files are ok. When I click on DFM I get an error message: "There was an error locating one of the files to complete this operation. It may have been deleted. " I then close the error message and the window opens up where i normally see the little outlook file icon and copy it to my desktop for back up on an external drive. But the window (name of window is outlook data files) is empty!! I ran detect and repair and nothing changed. Again, all my data (notes, calendar, contacts and tasks) are there and I can add and delete data from these files as needed. (I don't use the function of Outlook). I have no viruses and system is performing fine (Windows XP). Other than this issue, which is critical for backing up files- my Outlook seems to be "fine". I managed to go into Docs-Settings Local Apps and get the pst file and copy for a backup but the DFM thing is weird. Please comment and if possible offer a solution as I think Im supposed to see my Outlook file in the DFM, instead of just seeing it as a hidden file in my Apps. Folder. As I said over in the outlook.general newsgroup, have you tried creating a new Outlook profile? -- f.h. |
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