Outlook 2003 and 2007 pst compatibility

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SA

Hi all,

I am somewhat confused about the compatibility between 2003 and 2007 pst
files.

I have been able to open a pst file created by 2007 in 2003. If I make the
step to use Outlook 2007 B2 in my main environment, will my pst file be
unavailable in 2003?

Thanks,

SA.
 
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Patrick Schmid

Hi SA,

There was no file format change between 2003 and 2007 PSTs which means
that a PST of 2007 should work fine in 2003. If you ever have to repair
your 2007 PST, I would advise extreme caution before using the PST
repair tool (scanpst). It is in Beta 2 still rather broken and might do
more harm than good. Therefore before you ever try it, make a backup
copy of your pst.

Patrick Schmid
 
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Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]

Both programs can open .pst files from any version of Outlook. Not to worry.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
 
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DonJ_Austin

When I opened my .PST file in Outlook11, after using it in Outlook12, the
connection between the Contacts folder and the Address Book was broken.
While I have fixed that in Outlook11-only situations, the technique is not
working now - OR my memory of the process is faded.

Can you advise (remind) on reconnecting Contacts to Address Book after a
trip through Outlook 12 ? Thanks.

P.S. Nice to see a familiar name after being away from the 'groups (and FC
CoF) for some time.

Cheers. dj
 
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Hal Hostetler [MVP-P/I]

Any chance the Contacts folder has lost it's "Show this folder as an E-mail
Address Book" checkmark in Properties?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/197577/en-us
"Show this folder as an e-mail Address Book" check box is dimmed in Outlook
Contact folder properties

Hal
--
Hal Hostetler, CPBE -- [email protected]
Senior Engineer/MIS -- MS MVP-Print/Imaging -- WA7BGX
http://www.kvoa.com -- "When News breaks, we fix it!"
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Still Cadillacin' - www.badnewsbluesband.com
 
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DonJ_Austin

No, I checked that immediately.

Problem is now moot, though. Inability to easily send email is more
critical than issues that caused me to revert to Outlook11, so I have
re-reverted to Outlook12 and the Contacts and AB are connected. I guess that
will remain among the many "mysteries of Outlook". :)

I may be back with Outlook12-centric questions. Thanks very much for the
reply.

Cheers. dj

Hal Hostetler said:
Any chance the Contacts folder has lost it's "Show this folder as an E-mail
Address Book" checkmark in Properties?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/197577/en-us
"Show this folder as an e-mail Address Book" check box is dimmed in Outlook
Contact folder properties

Hal
--
Hal Hostetler, CPBE -- [email protected]
Senior Engineer/MIS -- MS MVP-Print/Imaging -- WA7BGX
http://www.kvoa.com -- "When News breaks, we fix it!"
KVOA Television, Tucson, AZ. NBC Channel 4
Still Cadillacin' - www.badnewsbluesband.com
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Adrian Sark

Sue Mosher said:
Both programs can open .pst files from any version of Outlook. Not to worry.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
Click to expand...
 
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Adrian Sark

Sorry about that (unfamiliar with the use of the discussion group). I use
Outlook 2003. One of my customers sent me an e-mail with four contacts from
their Outlook 2007 database. While I could open the e-mail there was no
visible contact information, nor did any data get passed to my Outlook 2003
contacts. This appears to be a compatibility issue.

Any suggestions?

Adrian Sark
 
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