Xport messages from 2003 to 2002

[Deon]

Hi there,

How do I get my messages I have in Outlook 2003 imported into Outlook 2002?
I have exported them as Comma Seperated Values (Windows) but there are no
dates to indicate when the mail was sent to me.

I will really appreciate any help about this.
Thak you.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You would never import Outlook data unless you want to lose or alter it in
some way.
All Outlook data resides in one file with a PST extension. Since you want to
back down a version, you will first have to create an Outlook data file in
Outlook 2003 that is compatible with older versions ("97-2002"). Then copy
the messages into that file and open it in Outlook 2002.
Fine > New > Outlook Data file...

 

[Deon]

You would never import Outlook data unless you want to lose or alter
it in some way.
All Outlook data resides in one file with a PST extension. Since you
want to back down a version, you will first have to create an Outlook
data file in Outlook 2003 that is compatible with older versions
("97-2002"). Then copy the messages into that file and open it in
Outlook 2002. Fine > New > Outlook Data file...

Thank you for your reply. I have created the new Data File. How do I put
my old 2003 messages in this new data file?

Thank you so long.

 

[Brian Tillman]

Thank you for your reply. I have created the new Data File. How do I
put my old 2003 messages in this new data file?

Select each folder (one at a time) and then click Edit>Copy. Specify the
root of the new PST you created as the destination.

Keep in mind that whenever you copy a PST with Windows, Outlook should be
closed.

 

[Deon]

Select each folder (one at a time) and then click Edit>Copy. Specify
the root of the new PST you created as the destination.

Keep in mind that whenever you copy a PST with Windows, Outlook should
be closed.

Brian, I think I am getting some direction here.
When selecting the folder, as per your suggestion, how can it be closed
(I know I sound stupid )

 

[Brian Tillman]

When selecting the folder, as per your suggestion, how can it be
closed (I know I sound stupid )

I never said you could close a folder. I said when all the copying is done
to close the entire PST. Right-click its root and choose Close.