how to transfer outlook2002 contacts to Outlook 2007 version

[Chris W]

I bought a new computer that has Outlook 2007 with Buisness manager, I would
like to transfer my contacts, calender & e-mails from my old computer that
has Outlook 2002 on it. Is the file compatable? What file do I need to
transfer, and how?

Both platforms are Windows XP pro. The new computer has SP3 and the old one
has SP2 on it.

I do not need to transfer any settings for the program itself. No signature,
no cache info or cookies....ect.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

This question is answered here daily. Why not just read the posts to get
your answer right away instead of making us answer it again?

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Never mind. I'm sure you're too busy to read posts. We have nothing else to
do. I found one and will repost it for you:
The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's where all the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

Note that some of the information on these pages is outdated and no longer
applies to Outlook 2003 or 2007. Specifically:
1. Ignore any advice to copy your PST file to Outlook's default location to
connect it to your profile. Doing so only corrupts your profile. Copy it
anywhere BUT the default location and open it within your Outlook profile.
2. Ignore any advice that tells you to use export or import to transfer
Outlook data. That has never been sound advice, but the process has become
too deeply flawed now to be of any use whatsoever.