OL98: ErrMsg "<path and filename>.pst could not be accessed"

ID: Q180428

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When attempting to start Microsoft Outlook 98, you may get 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.


REFERENCES

For information on creating a profile, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q181142 OL98: (CW) How to Create a New User Profile for Outlook
For similar error messages, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q182885 OL98: File Locking Issue With Novell Client 32

Q156995 XCLN: PST File Cannot Be Accessed Running NetWare Client 32

Q168718 XCLN: Win95 NW Clients Disconnected from Mail on Novell

Additional query words: mailbox 


Keywords          : kberrmsg GnlAddin CfgProfl 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: August 8, 1999