Cannot Open Outlook 2003

[Guest]

A few months ago, I upgraded to the trial version of Outlook 2007. After the
trial was over, I uninstalled it and reinstalled Outlook 2003. After the
install however, I can no longer open Outlook. I recieve the error:

"Unable to open your default e-mail folders. Outlook could not start because
a data file to send and recieve mail could not be found. To add a data file,
such as a personal folder file, double-click the Mail icon in Windows Control
Panel."

When I try to add a data file, I recieve no selections to choose from, just
an empty selection box. In 2007, I had my an Exchange server mailbox, as well
as my Hotmail and Gmail inboxes set up. When I try the "check name" option
while setting up the Exchange server again, I get an error:

"There was an error locating one of the items needed to complete this
operation. It might have been deleted."

If I ignore this error and just click "next", I recieve the following error:

"The account you have added is not fully configured. It might not work
properly until re-configured correctly."

I have already tried uninstalling/re-installing Outlook, as well as
Repairing it. I know this is a lot of info and erros to be giving in one
message, but I could really use some help in getting this fixed and just
wanted to give as complete a picture as possible of the situation. Thanks in
advance!

 

[Guest]

I have the exact same problem. The fact that there was no reply is not
encouraging.

 

[entente_cordiale]

You need to go to Programs and Features in Control Panel and uninstall Business Contacts Manager for Outlook 2007 (but you may leave SQL 2005 installed)

 

[ptaborga]

A few months ago, I upgraded to the trial version of Outlook 2007. After the
trial was over, I uninstalled it and reinstalled Outlook 2003. After the
install however, I can no longer open Outlook. I recieve the error:

"Unable to open your default e-mail folders. Outlook could not start because
a data file to send and recieve mail could not be found. To add a data file,
such as a personal folder file, double-click the Mail icon in Windows Control
Panel."

When I try to add a data file, I recieve no selections to choose from, just
an empty selection box. In 2007, I had my an Exchange server mailbox, as well
as my Hotmail and Gmail inboxes set up. When I try the "check name" option
while setting up the Exchange server again, I get an error:

"There was an error locating one of the items needed to complete this
operation. It might have been deleted."

If I ignore this error and just click "next", I recieve the following error:

"The account you have added is not fully configured. It might not work
properly until re-configured correctly."

I have already tried uninstalling/re-installing Outlook, as well as
Repairing it. I know this is a lot of info and erros to be giving in one
message, but I could really use some help in getting this fixed and just
wanted to give as complete a picture as possible of the situation. Thanks in
advance!

Here is the only thing I have found to work:
http://blog.maccarocks.com/2006/07/19/rolling-back-from-outlook-12-2007-beta-release-2/

find and delete all occurances of Mapisvc.inf and restart Outlook.

Hope this helps.