Is it easy to upgrade to Outlook 2007 from Outlook 2000?

[Toste]

I've got Windows XP Home, version 5.1, circa 2006 with Serevice Pack 3.
Recently renewed my Kaspersky internet virus subscription and it froze out my
OUtlook. Turns out 2010 Kaspersky will not support 2000 Outlook. So I am
willing to buy and upgrade my Outlook to the current version, but don't want
to deal with a lot of what would be considered to be problems for casual
computer users such as myself.

 

[Brian Tillman]

I've got Windows XP Home, version 5.1, circa 2006 with Serevice Pack 3.
Recently renewed my Kaspersky internet virus subscription and it froz
out my
OUtlook. Turns out 2010 Kaspersky will not support 2000 Outlook. So
am
willing to buy and upgrade my Outlook to the current version, but don'
want
to deal with a lot of what would be considered to be problems fo
casual
computer users such as myself.

First, there are free antivirus programs that are every bit as good a
Kaspersky and with which you would not have this problem.

Second, there's no reason to scan incoming messages with an antiviru
program, as long as you use its on-access scanner, so uninstal
Kaspersky and reinstall it without the mail scanning feature. Bot i
and Outlook should work fine after that. Were I in your situation
considering you've just spent money for the AV program, this is what I'
choose. When it comes time to renew again, dump the costly AV.

That said, upgrading Outlook is often easy, but just as often not
particularly when transitioning from a very old to a much newer version
As long as you intend to continue using Windows XP, I'd recommen
staying with Outlook 2000 unless you need features of a later version.
If you ever need a new PC it will be time enough to spring for a newe
Outlook

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

To add to Brian's comments, I would not upgrade just outlook (unless i only
had outlook). If you have office now, buy the office suite if you decide to
upgrade. Office 2010 is due out in about 6 months - I'd wait for it. At
least wait for the technology guarantee before buying and you'll be a free
(possibly a shipping/handling fee) copy of office 2010.

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Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]

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