Outlook Installing Outlook 2007

[heppy]

I wish to replace outlook 2003 with Outlook 2007 but must uninstall 2003 first. What I need to know is, are the pst. files lost in the uninstall and if they are not lost does the new installation detect and use them? Also am I correct in assuming that Address book and Account setup info is included in the pst. files?

John H

 

[MeMateBigDave]

I can't answer specifically whether any of this information is lost/preserved in the upgrade but what I would do regardless is make a backup. Use File>Export to export address book and details. Move all your mail into an archive and locate the .PST file of the archive, usually C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook, copy this to somewhere safe.

Regardless of what happens during the upgrade you should be easily able to restore mail and account.

 

[heppy]

I have copied both the outlook and archive pst. files. The suggested method for backing up the address book via "file-export" does not appear to work in outlook 2003.
what I need reasurance about, is whether or not, the address book and account settings are included in the pst. files?
John h.

 

[MeMateBigDave]

Nah your address book and account settings are not retained in the .pst file, only mail. sorry but I use Lotus Notes at work so cant remember the exact steps, will have a look in Outlook at home later.

Have a look at these steps for exporting your address book:

http://stopspam.nettally.com/addressbook.asp

 

[heppy]

Thanks guys, for the advice, none of the procedures offered led to a satisfactory conclusion, so I backed up the pst file (unnecessarily as it turned out) and installed office 2007. The outcome was a seamless transition with all data being transferred from OL 2003 to OL 2007. The only problem is that I no longer have an address book, only a contacts list. I have not found a way to copy the contacts list to the address book.

John H.

 

[SlimJim]

If it works the same way as Outlook 2003 then you need to select the Contacts Folder Right-Click and select Outllok Address Book tab and Click "Show this folder as an e-mail address book."

If it doesn't work the same way as Outlook 2003 - sorry.