Outlook 2003 .pst file in Outlook 2000

[Guest]

Hi,

I have an interesting problem where I have to transfer the PA's outlook data
from a newer PC that's been re-allocated, to an older PC with Outlook 2000
only.

Outlook 2000 does not want to open the Outlook 2003 .pst file and says that
its not compatible.....

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

You need to copy the Outlook 2003 pst file items to an Outlook 97/2002
compatible pst. This can only be done with Outlook 2003. (See file | new |
outlook data file to create a Outlook 97/2002 pst file.)

 

[Guest]

Thanks, I tried that the first time - before I posted. I tried it again after
I posted, and still no luck. But, third time lucky, the Outlook 2000 pc
accepted it.

Thanks for help though...

 

[Arto C. Becker]

Further, is it correct that the Backup PST Utility does NOT create a
backup that is compatible with 97-02?

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

Excellent question, never used this utility. Let me see if I can get
another MVP into the mix that has.

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

According to Diane, the backup utility copies the existing PST. Therefore
if you are using a PST that is Outlook 97/2002 format, the utility shouldn't
introduce any compatibility problems.