Database too large to copy to disk to move to new computer

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Diane Dennis

Hi!

I'm moving from an iMac with 10.1.5 to a new Powerbook with 10.3. I
use Entourage 10.1.4.

I tried to copy the Office X Identities folder to a disk to copy it to
my new computer but the database is too big. The disk will take 660
MB but my database is 683 MB.

How can I get this transferred to my new computer?

Thank you for your help!!
Diane Dennis
 
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Barry Wainwright

Hi!

I'm moving from an iMac with 10.1.5 to a new Powerbook with 10.3. I
use Entourage 10.1.4.

I tried to copy the Office X Identities folder to a disk to copy it to
my new computer but the database is too big. The disk will take 660
MB but my database is 683 MB.

How can I get this transferred to my new computer?

Thank you for your help!!
Diane Dennis
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Delete any large attachments you don't need, then do a typical rebuild
(compact) to reclaim the space.

To find & delete attachments, set up an advanced search on all folders to
look for messages where 'size' is greater than 2048k - this will present you
with a single list of messages with bog attachments across all folders. Sort
the list by size (you may need to select that column for display under the
View|columns menu), and go through in order selecting 'remove attachments'
from the message menu where appropriate (this can be done with multiple
messages selected)
 
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Walt Basil

Hi!

I'm moving from an iMac with 10.1.5 to a new Powerbook with 10.3. I
use Entourage 10.1.4.

I tried to copy the Office X Identities folder to a disk to copy it to
my new computer but the database is too big. The disk will take 660
MB but my database is 683 MB.

How can I get this transferred to my new computer?

Thank you for your help!!
Diane Dennis
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Diane,

You can move files between computers using a regular old LAN cable, or even
a firewire cable between them. Both have Ethernet connections (and probably
firewire if I recall correctly. If both are Airport enabled, you can do it
right through the air.

Consult your Mac Help if you need specific information.

This link has some good info:
<http://www.macsonly.com/ethernet.html>

Happy tranferring! ;-)
 
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