The .pst file is read-only. Writing a file to a cd-r sets the read-only attribute. Copying the file off of the cd-r to a hard drive does not clear the read-only attribute. Right click on the .pst file, choose properties, and uncheck read-only. Tom Turak -----Original Message----- From: ronbain [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 12:47 PM I am in the process of transferring outlook pst files from an old computer with windows 98se to the new computer with windows XP home edition. When I go to open (with outlook) the pst files saved on a cd on the old computer in the new computer I get the message "Access denied. You do not have permission to open ....." Ron Bain Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcsoft.shtml