Outlook 2003 .pst file in Outlook 2000

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Smudge5000

Hi,

I have an interesting problem where I have to transfer the PA's outlook data
from a newer PC that's been re-allocated, to an older PC with Outlook 2000
only.

Outlook 2000 does not want to open the Outlook 2003 .pst file and says that
its not compatible.....

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
 
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neo [mvp outlook]

You need to copy the Outlook 2003 pst file items to an Outlook 97/2002
compatible pst. This can only be done with Outlook 2003. (See file | new |
outlook data file to create a Outlook 97/2002 pst file.)
 
S

Smudge5000

Thanks, I tried that the first time - before I posted. I tried it again after
I posted, and still no luck. But, third time lucky, the Outlook 2000 pc
accepted it.

Thanks for help though...
 
A

Arto C. Becker

Further, is it correct that the Backup PST Utility does NOT create a
backup that is compatible with 97-02?
 
N

neo [mvp outlook]

Excellent question, never used this utility. Let me see if I can get
another MVP into the mix that has.
 
N

neo [mvp outlook]

According to Diane, the backup utility copies the existing PST. Therefore
if you are using a PST that is Outlook 97/2002 format, the utility shouldn't
introduce any compatibility problems.
 
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