I've just gone through a bit of a trial and error learning process while
trying to export my contacts. During this process a new folder has appeared
on my folder list that presumably I've created (it's called 'contacts
backups' - my choice of name, not microsoft's). At some stage of this process
I either moved, renamed or deleted the exported folder (I was 'experimenting'
with possibilities - will I ever learn?). Now I'm unable to do anything with
with this newly created folder on the folder list. When I click on it, or
right click, I can't open it, close it, view properties - nothing. Everything
I try produces a message box stating that 'the set of folders could not be
opened'. I've now managed to export my contacts quite satisfactorily. All I
want to do now is get rid of the new folder - it's no longer needed. How can
I do this? I've tried searching for the accompanying file (using explorer)
but can't find anything. Why can't I just delete or right click and 'close'
it?
Thanks
cavasta

You have corrupted your Outlook profile beyond repair. Create a new one.
What was the reason you needed to export Contacts? Exporting is rarely
necessary, but is a good way to corrupt your profile as you have once again
demonstrated for us.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"cavasta" wrote in message
...
I've just gone through a bit of a trial and error learning process while
trying to export my contacts. During this process a new folder has
appeared
on my folder list that presumably I've created (it's called 'contacts
backups' - my choice of name, not microsoft's). At some stage of this
process
I either moved, renamed or deleted the exported folder (I was
'experimenting'
with possibilities - will I ever learn?). Now I'm unable to do anything
with
with this newly created folder on the folder list. When I click on it, or
right click, I can't open it, close it, view properties - nothing.
Everything
I try produces a message box stating that 'the set of folders could not be
opened'. I've now managed to export my contacts quite satisfactorily. All
I
want to do now is get rid of the new folder - it's no longer needed. How
can
I do this? I've tried searching for the accompanying file (using explorer)
but can't find anything. Why can't I just delete or right click and
'close'
it?
Thanks
cavasta

Thanks Russ. Why did I need to export my contacts? The ridiculous answer is
that I didn't. My actions were based on ignorance, curiosity and stupidity
(hence my comment about will I ever Learn). Hopefully, I and others will
learn from this.
OK. Can you tell me how I create a new profile please. (By the way,
everything in Outlook appears to working OK.)
Many thanks
cavasta

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You have corrupted your Outlook profile beyond repair. Create a new one.
What was the reason you needed to export Contacts? Exporting is rarely
necessary, but is a good way to corrupt your profile as you have once again
demonstrated for us.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"cavasta" wrote in message
...
I've just gone through a bit of a trial and error learning process while
trying to export my contacts. During this process a new folder has
appeared
on my folder list that presumably I've created (it's called 'contacts
backups' - my choice of name, not microsoft's). At some stage of this
process
I either moved, renamed or deleted the exported folder (I was
'experimenting'
with possibilities - will I ever learn?). Now I'm unable to do anything
with
with this newly created folder on the folder list. When I click on it, or
right click, I can't open it, close it, view properties - nothing.
Everything
I try produces a message box stating that 'the set of folders could not be
opened'. I've now managed to export my contacts quite satisfactorily. All
I
want to do now is get rid of the new folder - it's no longer needed. How
can
I do this? I've tried searching for the accompanying file (using explorer)
but can't find anything. Why can't I just delete or right click and
'close'
it?
Thanks
cavasta

Sure. Creating a new profile is easy:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...roduct=out2003
Are you sure you really need to? If all you have is an abandoned reference
to a PST file that no longer exists, why not just leave it alone? It's
harmless.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"cavasta" wrote in message
...
Thanks Russ. Why did I need to export my contacts? The ridiculous answer
is
that I didn't. My actions were based on ignorance, curiosity and stupidity
(hence my comment about will I ever Learn). Hopefully, I and others will
learn from this.
OK. Can you tell me how I create a new profile please. (By the way,
everything in Outlook appears to working OK.)
Many thanks
cavasta

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You have corrupted your Outlook profile beyond repair. Create a new one.
What was the reason you needed to export Contacts? Exporting is rarely
necessary, but is a good way to corrupt your profile as you have once
again
demonstrated for us.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"cavasta" wrote in message
...
I've just gone through a bit of a trial and error learning process
while
trying to export my contacts. During this process a new folder has
appeared
on my folder list that presumably I've created (it's called 'contacts
backups' - my choice of name, not microsoft's). At some stage of this
process
I either moved, renamed or deleted the exported folder (I was
'experimenting'
with possibilities - will I ever learn?). Now I'm unable to do anything
with
with this newly created folder on the folder list. When I click on it,
or
right click, I can't open it, close it, view properties - nothing.
Everything
I try produces a message box stating that 'the set of folders could not
be
opened'. I've now managed to export my contacts quite satisfactorily.
All
I
want to do now is get rid of the new folder - it's no longer needed.
How
can
I do this? I've tried searching for the accompanying file (using
explorer)
but can't find anything. Why can't I just delete or right click and
'close'
it?
Thanks
cavasta

Thanks again Russ. On reflection I think I'll leave the folder as it is.
After all, it's not doing any harm.
Thanks
cavasta