Can't import Outlook 2003.pst file into Outlook 2007 !

G

Guest

I have just installed and configured Outlook 2007 in a new laptop w Vista. I
fail to import the 2003 .pst file into my new Outlook 2007, although I
believe I have followed the right routine:
1. I first copied the old .pst into an external hard disc.
2. Checked that the imported file was not write protected or hidden and that
I (administrator level) had full permissions
3. I then tried to import the pst file into the new Outlook 2007 through the
File/Import and Export wizard
4. When trying that, I get the message "You do not have permission to open
the file"

PLEASE a hint someone?!?
 
D

DL

Copy (with OL closed) pst to some location on your hd eg My Documents
Assuming read only flag is off
Within OL open the data file
 
G

Guest

thanx DL,
I did so, but when I try to open pst within Outlook (File/open/Outlook data
file) I get following warning: "You are adding an archive, which i not
supporting Unicode in your profile. This archive is not to be used for
multi-lingual Unicode data. Do you wish to continue?"
And surely I don´t have the guts to click on OK...

Any ideas on this, DL or anyone?

"DL" skrev:
 
H

Hal Hostetler [MVP P/I]

Go ahead and click OK, the error message indicates the .PST file is in the
older ANSI format (which has a size limit of about 1.6 Gb). Once opened,
you can drag and drop the contents of the old .PST file into a new, Unicode
..PST file.

Hal
--
Hal Hostetler, CPBE -- (e-mail address removed)
Senior Engineer/MIS -- MS MVP-Print/Imaging -- WA7BGX
http://www.kvoa.com -- "When News breaks, we fix it!"
KVOA Television, Tucson, AZ. NBC Channel 4
Still Cadillacin' - www.badnewsbluesband.com
 
D

DL

I concur


Hal Hostetler said:
Go ahead and click OK, the error message indicates the .PST file is in the
older ANSI format (which has a size limit of about 1.6 Gb). Once opened,
you can drag and drop the contents of the old .PST file into a new,
Unicode
.PST file.

Hal
--
Hal Hostetler, CPBE -- (e-mail address removed)
Senior Engineer/MIS -- MS MVP-Print/Imaging -- WA7BGX
http://www.kvoa.com -- "When News breaks, we fix it!"
KVOA Television, Tucson, AZ. NBC Channel 4
Still Cadillacin' - www.badnewsbluesband.com
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