Re: Outlook 2000 to 2003.

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From: BillR [MVP] (BillR_at_removethisbitMVPS.org)
Date: 10/16/04


Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 00:59:24 +1000

In this case you are better off copying the pst to the new computer and then
opening it and copying the contents over or importing it via File | Import
and Export ....
2003 has a new file format (although it can support he old format) so, for
best benefit, don't overwrite the existing PST.
Note you might have to rebuild any rules you have.

"Rhino Bill" <Rhino Bill@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:308402A7-7289-47A4-9D77-C029167E1538@microsoft.com...
> New computer has Outlook 2003, old one has 2000. Can I copy and paste pst
> file and have all my old contacts, calendar, e-mails, etc.?



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