convert O/L2k pst file for O/Ll 2002-3

[David Weiss]

What is the best method for preparing to upgrade to O/L 2002 or later on new
drive.

Will Profile difference be an issue? How to resolve?
Can I just copy the old pst file to the new drive and expect all to be fine?

Any advice will be sincerely appreciated.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Profile settings should be respected during an upgrade.

OL2k uses the same PST format as Outlook 2000. OL2003 can use older-style
PST files, but if you want to take advantage of the new unicode PST file
(not limited to 2GB) you need to create a new PST file in OL2003 and either
import or move/copy items from the old PST file therein.

 

[David Weiss]

Many thanks for the quick reply.
Understand:
Profile is administrator on win2k so need administrator Profile for Win XP.

Also understand how to import...arduous because of sub- folder structure of
inbox, and import does not take sub-folders
(or have I missed a step and can take the sub-folder with import?)

How do I move/copy the file structure of the inbox??


"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Many thanks for the quick reply.
Understand:
Profile is administrator on win2k so need administrator Profile for
Win XP.

As I said, it should respect the mail profile settings in place already.

Also understand how to import...arduous because of sub- folder
structure of inbox, and import does not take sub-folders
(or have I missed a step and can take the sub-folder with import?)

You can import everything if you wish - including subfolders. The
import/export wizard has a checkbox for this.

How do I move/copy the file structure of the inbox??


"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

Profile settings should be respected during an upgrade.

OL2k uses the same PST format as Outlook 2000. OL2003 can use
older-style PST files, but if you want to take advantage of the new
unicode PST file (not limited to 2GB) you need to create a new PST
file in OL2003 and either import or move/copy items from the old PST
file therein.