New Computer

[Paul]

How do I move my settings, emails, address book, etc...
to my new computer. I'm mostly concerned with Outlook
because it's the program I use most often. I have an
older computer running WIN2K Pro. I purchased a new Dell
computer with Windows XP Pro also with Office 2003. Again
how do I make my new Outlook have all the information and
settings that my old computer has. I do have both
computers connected on my home network and they can see
each other. But I'm not sure what to copy over. Any help
would be very helpful. Thank You, Paul

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

The file you need to copy and re-use up is your Personal Folders file
(*.pst) It's where all the mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm

 

[Steve Garlinge]

Hi,

Its really easy just do the following;-

Ensure you have folder list view on
(if not, go to View, and select Folder List)
Click on [Outlook Today - Mailbox - Username]
File, Import / Export
Select Export to a file
Click Next
Select Personal Folder File (.pst)
Click Next
Select 'Include Subfolders'
Click Next
Select location where you want the pst file to be saved
Select 'Do not export duplicate items'
Click Finish.

All your emails, calender, notes etc will be backed up to
your single PST file. Word of warning though, it could be
quite large and may take some time.

Once completed, repeat the process on your new system and
import this time.

Any problems then please come back to me.

Thank you.

Steve Garlinge.

 

[Brian Tillman]

Click on [Outlook Today - Mailbox - Username]
File, Import / Export
Select Export to a file
Click Next
Select Personal Folder File (.pst)
Click Next
Select 'Include Subfolders'
Click Next
Select location where you want the pst file to be saved
Select 'Do not export duplicate items'
Click Finish.

Do NOT use Export. The best way is to simply copy your EXISTING .pst file
to the new computer and simply open it in the new Outlook.
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Grand Rapids, MI 49512-1991
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I don't speak for Smiths, and Smiths doesn't speak for me.

 

[Jason K]

You can also try the office save my settings wizard. Not everything is
compatible between the two, but it's worth a shot:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;312978

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~jason k
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