Lost folder in Microsoft Outlook 2000

Hello, I have a Win Me running Microsoft Outlook 2000 that has lost a public folder. Unfortunately, the company I work for has no software to run a detect and repair from. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks
Melanie

This is what I found, on limited info.
Is this related to an exchange sever 2k glich?
Microsoft Outlook 2000 Service Pack 3 (http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2000sp3.htm)
How to manage personal folders files in Outlook (CW) (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/195719/)
and lastly
How to rescue inbox folder which has lost 2/3 emails (http://www.mcse.ms/archive170-2005-6-1685103.html)

G'Luck