Re: Convert 97-2002 PST files to 2003 Format and Transfer to New C


Thanks Diane

Should I convert my files on the old machine before I copy the pst files to
the new machine?

My plan would be to
1. export my files on the old machine.
2. set up the mail accounts on the new machine.
3. open OL2003 on the new machine to create a Unicode pst file
4. import the ANSI file into the open outlook profile.

What concerns should I have about corrupting the file by using the
export/import feature?

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Thanks,
Tim


"Diane Poremsky [MVP]" wrote:

1) Can I convert the existing 97-2002 data files to 2003 format?
See http://slipstick.me/ansi for methods. When converting from ansi to
unicode, export is an acceptable option. It's not acceptable if you are
changing computers and keeping the same pst format.

2) What is the best way to transfer the existing profiles into the Outlook
program on the new computer?
Profiles are in the registry and don't copy well. Its best to make them from
scratch

3) If I copy just “outlook.pst” file will all components of my two
profiles
be transferred and will Outlook give me the selection of profiles when I
start Outlook?
Profiles are in the registry, not the pst.

4) Do I need to copy the “mailbox.pst” file?
Yes, if it belongs to one of your accounts.

5) Do I need to copy the “outlook.ost” file?
No. OST files are linked to the profile and won't work in a new one. It will
be rebuilt.

6) Do I need to set up the email accounts before or after I open the
copied
.pst(s) file?
Before. Add the pst to the profile before opening outlook.
See http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/2007_profile.htm

7) Does the outlook.pst file contain all profiles?
As answered in #3, no, it has nothing about your profile.

8) Does the outlook.pst file contain my MS Exchange Server email account?
No. Rewording the questions doesn't change the answer. :)

9) What is contained in the mailbox.pst file?
POP3 Mail, calendar and contacts. Open it and see...

10) What is contained in the outlook.ost file?
Exchange server mail, calendar, contacts.

11) What is contained in the mailbox.PAB file?
address book entries. These need imported into contacts.

12) Can I just copy the outlook.pst and mailbox.pst then open the new
outlook using the outlook.pst file?
Yes.

13) Will these two files bring along my MS Exchange Server email account,
TCSIC
No.

14) POP3 account, TCS POP3 account in addition to all other Outlook
objects/data?
Huh? If you mean is the account in the pst, the mail downloaded by the acct
is in the pst.

15) If I do not copy the Personal Folder.pst file will the duplicate
folders
go away?
Possibly. It depends on the cause of duplicates.

16) Will I lose any objects/data if I do not copy the Personal Folders.pst
file?
At 256KB , it should be empty.



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"TCS" <tcsnyder@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:93C08893-3625-4A00-B629-1F2B0D792B4E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I am migrating my outlook profiles to a new computer.
My current laptop is running Win XP-Pro SP3 with Outlook 2003.
My primary concern is not routine backup and restore, but to transfer my
existing profiles and emails to a new PC running Outlook 2003 on Vista
Home
(32 bit). I am coming off of an old laptop running Outlook 2003 on XP-Pro
SP3.

Note that all data files are Personal Folders File (97-2002)

There are 5 files in the \Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook
folder
1) outlook.pst 1,186,449 KB
2) mailbox.pst 533,713 KB
3) Personal Folders(1).pst 265 KB
4) outlook.ost 238,097 KB
5) mailbox.PAB 1,009 KB

I have two profiles.

Profile 1 is “TCSIC” and uses both a POP3 email account and an exchange
server email account which is bringing my server email to my local
machine. I
do not use any services on the company server.

Mail Setup for “TCSIC” has 2 data files listed,
Personal Folders - “Personal Folders(1).pst”
TCSIC Folders – “outlook.pst” (Mail Delivery)
(all data files are Personal Folders File (97-2002))

“TCSIC” profile has 4 sets of folders,
TCSIC Folders* – Inbox 10,323 Items (Primary Folders)
Mail Box – Tim Snyder (Exchange Server User ID) Inbox Empty
Personal Folders – Only Deleted & Search folders
Personal Folders – Inbox 10,821 Items

Profile 2 is “Tim’s” and uses one POP3 email account.

Mail Setup for “Tim’s” has 3 data files listed,
Personal Folders - “Personal Folders(1).pst”
Tim’s Folders - “mailbox.pst”
Tim’s Folders – “mailbox.pst” (Mail Delivery)
(all data files are Personal Folders File (97-2002))

“Tim’s” profile has 3 sets of folders,
Tim’s Folders* – (Primary Folders)
Tim’s Folders – (Duplicate Folders)
Personal Folders – Only Deleted & Search folders


Note that my Exchange Server email is maintained on my local machine.

I have installed Office 2003 on my new laptop which is running
WinVistaHomeBasic SP2. I have installed all updates for Vista and Outlook
2003.

As I understand it, I should not use the export/import features of
Outlook,
that I should just copy the pst file to the “C:\Users\Timothy
Snyder\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook” folder. And then I will need to
reconfigure my email accounts.

1) Can I convert the existing 97-2002 data files to 2003 format?
2) What is the best way to transfer the existing profiles into the Outlook
program on the new computer?
3) If I copy just “outlook.pst” file will all components of my two
profiles
be transferred and will Outlook give me the selection of profiles when I
start Outlook?
4) Do I need to copy the “mailbox.pst” file?
5) Do I need to copy the “outlook.ost” file?
6) Do I need to set up the email accounts before or after I open the
copied
.pst(s) file?
7) Does the outlook.pst file contain all profiles?
8) Does the outlook.pst file contain my MS Exchange Server email account?
9) What is contained in the mailbox.pst file?
10) What is contained in the outlook.ost file?
11) What is contained in the mailbox.PAB file?
12) Can I just copy the outlook.pst and mailbox.pst then open the new
outlook using the outlook.pst file?
13) Will these two files bring along my MS Exchange Server email account,
TCSIC
14) POP3 account, TCS POP3 account in addition to all other Outlook
objects/data?
15) If I do not copy the Personal Folder.pst file will the duplicate
folders
go away?
16) Will I lose any objects/data if I do not copy the Personal Folders.pst
file?





--
Thanks,
Tim


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