Well, you can't delete it from the Data files tab and the OP didn't say he
went into Windows Explorer... so even though he used the wrong terminology,
it shouldn't cause anyone reading it to delete the pst from the hard drive.
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"Leonid S. Knyshov // SBS Expert"
<LeonidSKnyshovSBSExpert@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> On 3/11/2010 7:17 AM, Diane Poremsky [MVP] wrote:
>> Actually, removing the data file is safer - its not deleted from the
>> drive and can be added back but deleting calendar folders could delete
>> one you are using and if you do something stupid like empty deleted
>> before realizing the mistake, you may loose the calendar.
>>
>> In many cases, the only way to fix it is by editing the message store -
>> see
http://www.slipstick.com/calendar/cleanreminder.asp for instructions.
>>
> I agree with you Diane, but here the word "Delete" was used instead of
> remove, which can unfortunately lead someone to delete the actual PST.
>
> Unlinking a PST from a profile is harmless, of course.
>
> Just a minor clarification so we can save someone from making that
> mistake.
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