Outlook 2002 vs 2003 pst file incompatibility

[Guest]

My work recently upgraded to Outlook 2003 and any new pst files created on my
work computer cannot be accessed remotely from my Outlook 2002 at home. I
have no problem accessing pst files created in Outlook 2002 even after my
work upgraded to 2003. I just have a problem with new pst files... My home
computer using Outlook 2002 reports that there is a file incompatibility.
Does Microsoft have any patch to fix this, or can I upgrade just Outlook to
2003?

Thanks,
Russ

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

There is no patch. You're better off using an old format pst at work instead
of upgrading just outlook - or if you use Exchange server at work, use OWA
instead (you can use HTTP access in Outlook to read your mail).

http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2003/upgrade.htm



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Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



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[Guest]

Yes, my work uses Exchange Server and you cannot access pst files using OWA.
I believe the new format removed the 2GB limit on pst folders which I sorely
needed..plus many more features. Sounds like my only option is to upgrade to
Outlook 2003 on my home computer. Does MS offer an upgrade to Outlook or
must you purchase Office 2003 to get it?

Russ

There is no patch. You're better off using an old format pst at work instead
of upgrading just outlook - or if you use Exchange server at work, use OWA
instead (you can use HTTP access in Outlook to read your mail).

http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2003/upgrade.htm



--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/

My work recently upgraded to Outlook 2003 and any new pst files created on
my
work computer cannot be accessed remotely from my Outlook 2002 at home. I
have no problem accessing pst files created in Outlook 2002 even after my
work upgraded to 2003. I just have a problem with new pst files... My
home
computer using Outlook 2002 reports that there is a file incompatibility.
Does Microsoft have any patch to fix this, or can I upgrade just Outlook
to
2003?

Thanks,
Russ

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

outlook 2003 does raise the file size limit - you can buy an upgrade for
about $90 or the full suite (recommended) for about 200 or so. Also - if
your company has a volume license, they might be able to give you a copy to
install at home. Your admin should know the details of their specific
license agreement.

http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2003/upgrade.htm for potential problems
upgrading just outlook.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/

Yes, my work uses Exchange Server and you cannot access pst files using
OWA.
I believe the new format removed the 2GB limit on pst folders which I
sorely
needed..plus many more features. Sounds like my only option is to upgrade
to
Outlook 2003 on my home computer. Does MS offer an upgrade to Outlook or
must you purchase Office 2003 to get it?

Russ

There is no patch. You're better off using an old format pst at work
instead
of upgrading just outlook - or if you use Exchange server at work, use
OWA
instead (you can use HTTP access in Outlook to read your mail).

http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2003/upgrade.htm



--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/

My work recently upgraded to Outlook 2003 and any new pst files created
on
my
work computer cannot be accessed remotely from my Outlook 2002 at home.
I
have no problem accessing pst files created in Outlook 2002 even after
my
work upgraded to 2003. I just have a problem with new pst files... My
home
computer using Outlook 2002 reports that there is a file
incompatibility.
Does Microsoft have any patch to fix this, or can I upgrade just
Outlook
to
2003?

Thanks,
Russ

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the links... Good website..

Russ

Yes, my work uses Exchange Server and you cannot access pst files using OWA.
I believe the new format removed the 2GB limit on pst folders which I sorely
needed..plus many more features. Sounds like my only option is to upgrade to
Outlook 2003 on my home computer. Does MS offer an upgrade to Outlook or
must you purchase Office 2003 to get it?

Russ

There is no patch. You're better off using an old format pst at work instead
of upgrading just outlook - or if you use Exchange server at work, use OWA
instead (you can use HTTP access in Outlook to read your mail).

http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2003/upgrade.htm



--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/

My work recently upgraded to Outlook 2003 and any new pst files created on
my
work computer cannot be accessed remotely from my Outlook 2002 at home. I
have no problem accessing pst files created in Outlook 2002 even after my
work upgraded to 2003. I just have a problem with new pst files... My
home
computer using Outlook 2002 reports that there is a file incompatibility.
Does Microsoft have any patch to fix this, or can I upgrade just Outlook
to
2003?

Thanks,
Russ