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Lost Outlook 2003

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by ceyermann, 2009/12/06.

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    ceyermann

    ceyermann Inactive Thread Starter

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    I'm new to this forum and need some serious help. running windows xp, went to run "control userpasswords2 " to remove password window during start up. unchecked the password box hit OK then restarted.

    suddenly appears window that says "Select Netware Logon" with a check next to "preferred server ". I've never seen this window before.

    after reboot I have a different desktop display, missing desktop icons, no outlook 2003 and the favorites in my browser (firefox) are gone.

    I tried system restore. there were no restore points that worked. I tried to log off and switch users and there were no users to switch.

    I still have Outlook 2003 and reinstalled thru Wizard and no previous info was saved.

    How can I restore Outlook?
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    In short - you've created another Windows User Profile...Logoff or reboot the pc and hopefully you'll see your regular account.
     
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    ceyermann

    ceyermann Inactive Thread Starter

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    did that. I'm lost.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    You did what?
    Did you reboot and see more then one user profile?
     
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    ceyermann

    ceyermann Inactive Thread Starter

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    did not see more than one user during or after reboot. here's what disappeared:
    Ccleaner,Spybot,Outlook, favorites on Firefox and IE, XL files on desktop. did this Select Netware Logon have something to do with this?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    What you are describing is EXACTLY what would happen with if you create a new user and login to that user.....You don't loose the applications you just don't have shortcuts to them.

    Are you using Vista or Windows 7?
     
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    ceyermann

    ceyermann Inactive Thread Starter

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    Windows XP. Where do i look to find these "lost" shortcuts?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Besides making new ones

    Look in C:\Documents and Settings\YOU OLD USER NAME\Start Menu
     
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    ceyermann

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    I can only find the Outlook 2003 that I reinstalled after the crash. Oh well thanks for your guidance I will now see if a professional can find it.
     
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