Changing format of a PST

[Guest]

I have an option to use an IMAP server to archive data. I am running into an
issue using outlook 2003 when i create the pst for the IMAP server it
defaults the pst to the previous format version (97-2002). MY data on the
IMAP server is over 3GB so I am having an issue here. I want to be able to
change the default creation of the PST to 2003. ANy suggestions?

 

[Guest]

Hello Sheila,

You cannot the pst file format once you have created. However you can create
a new pst file in two of the formats--- personal folder file and personal
folder file 97-2002.
Outlook>File>new>outlook data file>choose Persanal folder file>Give a name
to the pst.
Once you have created a new pst file appears on the left pane of the outlook
main window.
To make the pst as default>Tools>accounts>choose view or change e-mail
accounts>down below u have an option to choose the pst files by clicking on
the drop down arrow key.

Hope this will resolve the issue.

 

[Guest]

I understand you can create a new pst with the 2003 format. BUT the problem
is when i configure the imap account it defaults to the old format (which has
issues with 3gb size). I do not have the option to select the 2003 format on
the creation of the imap account.

Sheila