> No Problem...
> Go to Control Panel. then Adminitrative Tools. Then click on "Services"...
> This is a list of the services currently running on your machine.
> You should see one called MSSQLXXXBlahBlah (probably smlbiz or something
> like that.
> Right click on the service and tell it to "restart"... that should do it...
> --
> Computers are 90%% logic and 9%% luck.
> The other 11%% has something to do with something called math.
>
>
>
> "Gregorian" wrote:
>

>> Hi StanLee
>>
>> I've lost my backup function again and can't replicate the fluke that
>> restored it the last time.
>>
>> Could you please be more specific about where I can find the
>> "$sqlblahblah... service" that you refer to.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> gregorian
>>
>>
>> "StanLee" wrote:
>>

>>> Sorry I didn't see reply to your post yesterday. I wasn't in a position to
>>> do much at all yesterday rather than meet/greet new customers at the Business
>>> Expo! (not complaining)
>>> Anyway...
>>> WHEN (notice I didn't say "if") they go away again... try closing Outlook,
>>> then ctrl-alt-del and kill the "outlook.exe' task if it's running. If it's
>>> not... then go to services and restart the $sqlblahblah... service. Then run
>>> Outlook again. I'll bet they come back again. see the from my
>>> earlier post...
>>>
>>> Once I exited Outlook and restarted the '$sqletc" services..then restarted
>>> Outlook... the "Business Database\Other Menus" were there.
>>> The handheld device HAD been on and off several times during this time.
>>>
>>>
>>> As far as reinstalling Outlook... I just reinstalled it to it's original
>>> state. It didn't overwrite my contacts, but I didn't figure it would. There
>>> may have been some other selection in that reinstall process that asked me,
>>> but if there was...I don't remember it.
>>>
>>> --
>>> It was on fire when I sat down on it...
>>> That's my story and I'm stickin to it.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Gregorian" wrote:
>>>

>>>> Hi Again,
>>>>
>>>> You're not going to believe this...
>>>>
>>>> I mentioned yesterday that I did try the database maintenance function but
>>>> nothing changed, even after a restart.
>>>>
>>>> A cooleague today emailed me a large Excel attachment, which I opened. In
>>>> Excel I tried to open another Excell file as I needed to import a column or
>>>> two. When I hit the 'open file' button everything froze.
>>>>
>>>> I did 'contol alt delete' and in task master closed the Excel files that
>>>> were 'not responding'. Apparently this shut down Outlook as well (since it
>>>> was an attachment). When I restarted Outlook I got a message box that said,
>>>> "not shut down properly etc.'
>>>>
>>>> When it came up, on a hunch, I went to BCM and 'file' and lo and behold
>>>> there was the 'business database' function and all the sub functions,
>>>> including 'backup'. Which I immediately did, sucessfully.
>>>>
>>>> Who do I thank for this, the Easter bunny?
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Greg
>>>>
>>>> "Gregorian" wrote:
>>>>

>>>>> Hi StanLee,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the response. No my issue does not involve a mobile device, just
>>>>> this PC.
>>>>>
>>>>> What I'm curious about is how you reinstalled and/or changed Outlook BCM.
>>>>> I'm afraid that if I do that I run the risk of losing my contacts - which, of
>>>>> course is why I'm trying to backup them up.
>>>>>
>>>>> In the worst case, I could import from previously backed-up files, but that
>>>>> data is already more than 10%% out-of-date and the purging of bounced links is
>>>>> a hassle I'd rather avoid.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> Greg
>>>>>
>>>>> "StanLee" wrote:
>>>>>

>>>>>> Gregorian,
>>>>>> Do you sync with a mobile device?
>>>>>> My issues are more related to that than anything else, at least that's what
>>>>>> I figure.
>>>>>> Also... from #3 on my post earlier worked for me...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 3. I reinstalled Outlook BCM to the local machine via Add/Remove and
>>>>>> "change" buttons.
>>>>>> 4. After finishing that, I restarted the machine....just for safe measure.
>>>>>> When Outlook Ran, it did some maintenance work (reindexing I supposet... I
>>>>>> didn't watch it)
>>>>>> 5. I then checked the Database Management tools... everything is there again..
>>>>>> 6. I checked the BCM Mobile... all contacts are still there as well
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> It was on fire when I sat down on it...
>>>>>> That's my story and I'm stickin to it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Gregorian" wrote:
>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Hi.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Like Stan Lee, my "Business Database/other menus" has disappeared, along
>>>>>>> with the "Backup" command.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I've tried the database maintenance ideas but nothing has worked. I have
>>>>>>> backed-up my business contacts monthly over the past year and now ....
>>>>>>> nothing?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Greg
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "StanLee" wrote:
>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> This has not been resolved entirely... this is a new observation to this
>>>>>>>> issue, and perhaps someone can better explain.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> After sitting idle for an undetermined period of time (overnight perhaps),
>>>>>>>> when I run outlook (which had NOT been closed)...the "Buiness Database\Other
>>>>>>>> Menus" was no longer in the 'File\etc" menu. It's NOT that the Menu isn't
>>>>>>>> expanded... it simply isn't there.
>>>>>>>> Once I exited Outlook and restarted the '$sqletc" services..then restarted
>>>>>>>> Outlook... the "Business Database\Other Menus" were there.
>>>>>>>> The handheld device HAD been on and off several times during this time.
>>>>>>>> Any ideas?
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> It was on fire when I sat down on it...
>>>>>>>> That's my story and I'm stickin to it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "StanLee" wrote:

>>>>>>>>> Thanks again Raul.
>>>>>>>>> Here is what I wound up doing...and everything appears to be back in order.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 1. I also run BCM Mobile, and had installed HP's Credant Protect tools on my
>>>>>>>>> iPAQ 6515. Everysince then, things have been pretty funky with MS
>>>>>>>>> ActiveSync, SOTI Pocket Professional, Media Player, and in general the whole
>>>>>>>>> dang phone/iPAQ.
>>>>>>>>> 2. I had tried to uninstall the HP Protect tools right after I installed
>>>>>>>>> them, but it didn't unistall completely. It was immediately "out of memory"
>>>>>>>>> even though the iPAQ store shows 9 out or 12MB free, the 1GB miniSD card has
>>>>>>>>> 496MB free..and the 1GB SD card showed 253 MB Free. Today.... I forced
>>>>>>>>> myself to backup and uninstall...then hard reset the mobile.
>>>>>>>>> 3. I reinstalled Outlook BCM to the local machine via Add/Remove and
>>>>>>>>> "change" buttons.
>>>>>>>>> 4. After finishing that, I restarted the machine....just for safe measure.
>>>>>>>>> When Outlook Ran, it did some maintenance work (reindexing I supposet... I
>>>>>>>>> didn't watch it)
>>>>>>>>> 5. I then checked the Database Management tools... everything is there again..
>>>>>>>>> 6. I checked the BCM Mobile... all contacts are still there as well.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> So...... that's the deal. And thanks to you pointing me in the right
>>>>>>>>> direction.... I was able to get this done. I really appreciate it.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> My goal is to attempt and use BCM/Outlook to report 'Billable Hours" to the
>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Small Business Accounting software....for billing purposes.
>>>>>>>>> Integration with Sharepoint is working already...and am playing with
>>>>>>>>> OfficeLive as well.
>>>>>>>>> It's a wonderful life...:-)
>>>>>>>>> If you have any other pointers concerning the above stuff.... point me
>>>>>>>>> towards your blog/site!
>>>>>>>>> If you want to 'play' as well... just reply with "Put me in coach... I wanna
>>>>>>>>> play!" and we'll go from there!!!
>>>>>>>>> Again... I cannot thank you enough for the point in the right direction...
>>>>>>>>> you really saved me some time on this.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> It was on fire when I sat down on it...
>>>>>>>>> That's my story and I'm stickin to it.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "StanLee" wrote:

>>>>>>>>>> Well...it shows up there, and if I try to 'add' it...it tells me I can't
>>>>>>>>>> 'add' it again. I checked 'settings' and made sure it was going there as
>>>>>>>>>> well..
>>>>>>>>>> btw... thanks for your help. I appreciate it.
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> It was on fire when I sat down on it...
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> That's my story and I'm stickin to it.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Raul" wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> If you dont have BCM under help about then it mean you dont have it
>>>>>>>>>>> associated with the Outlook profile.Go to file > data file management >
>>>>>>>>>>> click on add and add BCM
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>> With Regards
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Raul Thomas
>>>>>>>>>>> "StanLee" discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>>> news:5D50B1CD-42EA-4756-8DB8-38C529561BDF@microsoft.com...

>>>>>>>>>>>> Ok. That may be it. When I go to Help/about... I do not have "Business
>>>>>>>>>>>> Contact manager" as a selection... not on the menu... or on the dialogue
>>>>>>>>>>>> box.
>>>>>>>>>>>> I checked for updates...and that says everything is current...
>>>>>>>>>>>> so you must be talking about "versions" vs 'updates'.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, I think.... for the point in this direction...
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>>> It was on fire when I sat down on it...
>>>>>>>>>>>> That's my story and I'm stickin to it.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> "Raul" wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Check the version of BCM that you are running.Go to help > about Business
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Contact Mnager to determine the same.If you are running version 2 you
>>>>>>>>>>>>> would
>>>>>>>>>>>>> have the option is you go to Business Tools > Manage database and backup
>>>>>>>>>>>>> database
>>>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>>>> With Regards
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Raul Thomas
>>>>>>>>>>>>> "StanLee" discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>>>>> news:A63711B1-607A-426A-B987-2684A461DC59@microsoft.com...

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ok. So I scheduled a reminder to backup my BCM manually once every two
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> weeks. I did this after I had backed it up before.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> But now... I don't have the menu selection for File, Business
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Database...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> so what could have happened to it.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Mags Ingval...

>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>