XCLN: Err Msg: ...User.ost Can Not be Accessed Because...

Last reviewed: March 31, 1997
Article ID: Q147681

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Exchange Windows 3.x client, versions 4.0 and 5.0
Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client, versions 4.0 and 5.0
Microsoft Exchange Windows 95 client, versions 4.0 and 5.0

SYMPTOMS

Because the .OST file is linked to a mailbox, and if the mailbox is deleted and a new mailbox is created with the exact same properties, the .OST file will not be available, and you will receive the following error message:

   The file c:\win95\user.ost can not be accessed because it has
   been configured for use with a different mailbox.

CAUSE

This is by design.

Additional query words: offline storage local replication rep synch sync
Keywords : kbusage XCLN
Version : 4.0 5.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: March 31, 1997
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