Using Outlook pst file from 2003 on 2000

[Frances Mullane]

I have Outlook 2000 on my laptop and Outlook 2003 on my Desktop. I want to
know if I can import the pst file from my desktop (which came off of Outlook
2003) into Outlook 2000?

Thank you

Frances

 

[BillR [MVP]]

Importing is not a good idea to begin with. It can cause less issues if a
PST is opened and items are copied over.
Outlook 2003 can use a different file format to Outlook 2000 so it depends
on what file format you are using for Outlook 2003.
To be safe, I'd create a new PST in Outlook in the older ANSI format
(there's an option for the older format), copy items to that and transfer
that file over, open it in Outlook 2000 and copy items over. You might need
more than one PST in the older format if your current outlook 2003 PST is
greater than 2 Gig.

 

[Frances Mullane]

This sounds like the best way cause I don't need ALL the stuff that is on
the new one. Really just Contacts and Calendar need to be updated. How
does one "copy" the items from and to Outlook. I thought one had to import.
This sounds great if I understood how to do it. I have a pst file on the
computer with Outlook 2000. Can I add to it or modify it? I am very
interested in this... thanks

Frances

 

[Frances Mullane]

This definitely seems like what I need. I don't need much just the
Calendar, Tasks and Contacts. None of the old e-mails... that will lighten
it up. BUT I don't know how to COPY items over. Can you explain.

My e-mail address is (e-mail address removed) if that is easier than
posting...not sure anyone else is interested.

Frances

 

[BillR [MVP]]

By drag and drop from one folder to the same type of folder in the "other"
PST. Use normal selection methods or select all. For your Calendar use a
Tale view such as "All Appointments"