Backing up all data from OL2000 for import into OL2003

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Hi,
I would like to intall OL2003 w/Business Contact Manager but I am nervous
about losing any data from OL2000.
Can someone tell me how to seamlessly get all my data from OL2000 into
OL2003 in a few easy steps (or however many steps it may take)?

Grateful,
Larry
 
pumcher526 said:
I would like to intall OL2003 w/Business Contact Manager but I am
nervous about losing any data from OL2000.
Can someone tell me how to seamlessly get all my data from OL2000 into
OL2003 in a few easy steps (or however many steps it may take)?
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No need to ask more than once.

Save a copy of your PST in some other folder than where it is, as a
precaution. Then perform an upgrade install. Outlook will retain all of
your prior settings and data.
 
Hi Brian,

The second post was operator error, my apologies.
I have done a search on my computer but have no pst files.
How do I do a pst backup and does this cover everything, including mail
settings, inbox, contacts, etc?

Larry
 
The pst is a hidden file, you have to search to include hidden.
or within OL the properties of Personal Folder will indicate location.
The pst contains all mail/contacts data, it doesnt include settings. These
are in the registry.
To backup the pst, simply copy it.
 
pumcher526 said:
I have done a search on my computer but have no pst files.
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Unless you're using an Exchange account, you MUST have a PST. Outlook won't
operate without one. For Windows 2000/XP, the PST is usulally in
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook, which is a
hidden folder, so you must enable hidden files and flders to see it.
How do I do a pst backup and does this cover everything, including
mail settings, inbox, contacts, etc?
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Just copy the PST with Outlook closed. All Outlook items are contained in
the same PST.
 
Brian,
I am using a Exchange account! Sorry if this was something I should have
mentioned.
So since I am using an exchange account, does that mean I do not need to do
a back up of contacts or inbox and sub folders because it is stored on a
seperate hard drive from my local?
 
pumcher526 said:
I am using a Exchange account! Sorry if this was something I should
have mentioned.
So since I am using an exchange account, does that mean I do not need
to do a back up of contacts or inbox and sub folders because it is
stored on a seperate hard drive from my local?
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The typical way to access Exchange is with an Exchange account where the
delivery location is the Exchange mailbox. If that's the case, then all
your data is kept on the server and you don't have to back up anything..
 
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