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OL2000: ErrMsg "<path and filename>.pst could not be accessed"

Article ID: 195961

Article Last Modified on 10/9/2003

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SYMPTOMS

When attempting to start Microsoft Outlook, you may receive the following error message:
Cannot start the reminder services. Unable to show reminders. The file <path and filename>.pst could not be accessed because another workstation has modified it. Close then restart all mail enabled applications.

CAUSE

Either a corrupted service in the profile or too many services in the profile may cause this problem.

RESOLUTION

Create a new profile and add the services one at a time, testing between each.


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