Windows 7 Forums


Windows 7: Rookie mistake, can I recover?

09 Dec 2009   #1

Win 7 Professional
 
 
Rookie mistake, can I recover?

So I upraged from Vista Home Premium to Win 7 Professional. I backed up all my documents and was plretty pleased with myself. Then got to an "oh ****" moment when I realized that I did a "clean install" and did not backup my Outlook 2007. I realize I may be screwed but I'm hoping not. I'm hoping I can find the .pst files in the windows.old folder that was created. Can anyone tell me if this is correct? Or if I need to do something else? Or if I am indeed SOL?

Thanks for your help!

Jason

My System SpecsSystem Spec

09 Dec 2009   #2

Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
Charlotte, NC
 
 

You should be able to search the windows.old folder using windows explorer (or the command prompt) for *.pst and locate it/them. And yes, Outlook files should be there.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

 Rookie mistake, can I recover? problems?



Thread Tools



Similar help and support threads for: Rookie mistake, can I recover?
Thread Forum
Solved Rookie question on system imaging Backup and Restore
Check out these PC Parts for me please im a rookie---UPDATE--- Hardware & Devices
Check out these PC Parts for me please im a rookie Hardware & Devices
Backup confusion of a rookie Backup and Restore
Rookie in a mess Installation & Setup


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:49 PM.


Seven Forums Android App Seven Forums IOS App Follow us on Facebook

Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
  

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32