Importing after reinstall...

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AYCarico

Hi,

Does anyone know how I can import my preferences, messages, account
settings, etc. after reinstalling Entourage X? I had to erase my Mac OS
X operating system, and now I'm reinstalling my programs. I backed up
the "Microsoft User Data" file, which I've re-placed in the Documents
folder. However, Entourage is acting like it's never seen me before.
And I have no idea how (or what) to import across the same program,
since the Import Wizard only asks about other or older programs.

Any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Diane Ross

Does anyone know how I can import my preferences, messages, account
settings, etc. after reinstalling Entourage X? I had to erase my Mac OS
X operating system, and now I'm reinstalling my programs. I backed up
the "Microsoft User Data" file, which I've re-placed in the Documents
folder. However, Entourage is acting like it's never seen me before.
And I have no idea how (or what) to import across the same program,
since the Import Wizard only asks about other or older programs.
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You can't import from the same version. Moving over your Microsoft User Data
folder should show your old mail. I'm not sure what happened in your
situation. For preferences and other tips see:

<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/database/move.html>

Try this...let Entourage create a new Microsoft User Data folder. Rename the
Main Identity in Office X Identity folder then drag over your old Identity
folder (named Main by default). Open Entourage and you should see your mail
or be able to switch to the old Identity under Entourage ->Switch Identity
in the menu bar.

--
Diane Ross, Microsoft Mac MVP
Entourage Help Page
<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/>
The Entourage Blog lists the EHP as one of the top five Microsoft Entourage
resources.
<http://blogs.msdn.com/entourage/>
 
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