Upgrading from outlook 2002 to 2007

[Zapcat]

I have just ordered outlook 2007 to replace the 2002 version i use. Can i
just direct outlook 2007 to my existing pst file or will that be
incompatable? Is there a recommended way to make the upgrade? I couldn't
find an upgrade version of outlook 2007 so this is a full version.

Hope you can help!

M

 

[Brian Tillman]

I have just ordered outlook 2007 to replace the 2002 version i use.
Can i just direct outlook 2007 to my existing pst file or will that be
incompatable? Is there a recommended way to make the upgrade? I
couldn't find an upgrade version of outlook 2007 so this is a full
version.

You can tell Outlook 2007 to use the existing PST. However, you'll still be
limited in how much data you can store. The Outlook 2002 PST can be no more
than 2 GB and some people experience problems above 1.5 GB. You should
consider transferring your data to a new format PST, but you can do that at
your leisure after getting OL 2007 set up and operating.

In order to upgrade, uninstall the prior version and then install the new
version. The use the Mail applet in Control Panel to create a new mail
profile, pointing it at your existing PST and then adding your accounts.
Often, installing OL 2007 creates a new mail profile that is damaged and
many of us find it cleaner to create out own new profile. The installation
may also create a new PST which can mask the existing old PST, and that's
another reason to create a new mail profile and point it at the correct PST.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

And, FYI, there are no upgrade versions of Outlook. They are always full versions.

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After furious head scratching, Zapcat asked:

| I have just ordered outlook 2007 to replace the 2002 version i use.
| Can i just direct outlook 2007 to my existing pst file or will that be
| incompatable? Is there a recommended way to make the upgrade? I
| couldn't find an upgrade version of outlook 2007 so this is a full
| version.
|
| Hope you can help!
|
| M

 

[GreatDay]

You can tell Outlook 2007 to use the existing PST. However, you'll still be
limited in how much data you can store. The Outlook 2002 PST can be no more
than 2 GB and some people experience problems above 1.5 GB. You should
consider transferring your data to a new format PST, but you can do that at
your leisure after getting OL 2007 set up and operating.

In order to upgrade, uninstall the prior version and then install the new
version. The use the Mail applet in Control Panel to create a new mail
profile, pointing it at your existing PST and then adding your accounts.
Often, installing OL 2007 creates a new mail profile that is damaged and
many of us find it cleaner to create out own new profile. The installation
may also create a new PST which can mask the existing old PST, and that's
another reason to create a new mail profile and point it at the correct PST.

This is as clear as mud to me. What does "point it at the correct PST" mean
and if I uninstall my old Outlook are you suggesting all my old data from
OUTLOOK 2002 will still be on my machine? I'm about to make this leap, but
this conversation makes me very nervous. I know just enough to be
dangerous....

 

[DL]

Outlook versions prior to OL2003 use a different format data file. This file
has a size limitation.
In your current OL2002, check properties of Personal Folders, this will show
path and file name of the data file.
Uninstall OL2002, your data will be retained (just like uninstalling Word,
it doesn't impact on docs)
Install OL2007, during the install you will have the opportunity to create a
new data file, do so, do not let the install use the old data file.
Then test OL2007 account settings, assuming all ok.
Within OL, File>Open>Data File......browse to the file & location previously
noted.
Then if required copy data from the old data file to the new. Finally either
leave the old data file open, or close it.

 

[Gordon]

This is as clear as mud to me. What does "point it at the correct PST" mean
and if I uninstall my old Outlook are you suggesting all my old data from
OUTLOOK 2002 will still be on my machine? I'm about to make this leap, but
this conversation makes me very nervous. I know just enough to be
dangerous....

Uninstalling Outlook does NOT affect any data. It will still be on your
computer. However, as with any operation, stuff CAN happen, so take a
backup first as a precaution.

As Brian said - after installing 2007, go to Control Panel-Mail. Create
a new profile in Show Profiles-Add. Then in Data Files add the old pst
file to that profile.

 

[treeheart]

Where can I find information about uninstalling Outlook 2002. It is not
listed in Change/Remove Programs or in Add/Remove Windows Components.

Treeheart

 

[Gordon]

Where can I find information about uninstalling Outlook 2002. It is not
listed in Change/Remove Programs or in Add/Remove Windows Components.

It won't be on it's own - it's part of Microsoft Office....

 

[treeheart]

Hi Gordon:

Thank you. I found that by going into Add/Remove Programs, clicking on
Office and the Change, I was able to delete the old version. I appreciate the
tip.

Sandra

 

[Gordon]

Hi Gordon:

Thank you. I found that by going into Add/Remove Programs, clicking on
Office and the Change, I was able to delete the old version. I appreciate
the
tip.

YW!

 

[DanT]

Does the .pst file contain the calender data as well? I am upgrading to
Outlook 07 from 02 becuase while traveling my outlook became corrupted and
gives me an error saying "The messaging interface has returned an unknown
error. If the problem persists restart Outlook" . No email can can sent or
recieved as well.

I've restarted and many times with no luck. I thought since I must reinstall
outlook I might just upgrade. Is thhat safe to assume this is the best
approach?

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Worst idea ever. "Upgrading" when you current version doesn't work just
guarantees you will never fix your problem. Since we have no idea what your
problem is or what steps you used to produce it, no one here could help you.

 

[DanT]

Hey Russ,

You work for Microsoft? wow thats a great response... almost as good as the
criptic outlook error messeges. I figured out the problem myself and it was
exceeding the 2 gig limit on the .pst.

Funny how Outlook error messege could not say something as simple as that.
How would anyone reading "The messaging interface has returned an unknown
error. If the problem persists restart Outlook" know that they have exceeded
the file limit. typical MS product.

I hope someone can learn from my wasted 2 hours of life on this..

Worst idea ever. "Upgrading" when you current version doesn't work just
guarantees you will never fix your problem. Since we have no idea what your
problem is or what steps you used to produce it, no one here could help you.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Does the .pst file contain the calender data as well? I am upgrading to
Outlook 07 from 02 becuase while traveling my outlook became corrupted and
gives me an error saying "The messaging interface has returned an unknown
error. If the problem persists restart Outlook" . No email can can sent or
recieved as well.

I've restarted and many times with no luck. I thought since I must
reinstall
outlook I might just upgrade. Is thhat safe to assume this is the best
approach?