PST File Compatibility

[hugh anderson]

Is there a way to convert an Outlook 2003 PST file so it
can be opened in Outlook 2000?

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You'd have to create a new Outlook Data File in the old format, then copy
the contents of the Outlook 2003 file into it.

 

[hugh anderson]

Thanks, but how do I copy the contents instead of the
file, please?

-----Original Message-----
You'd have to create a new Outlook Data File in the old format, then copy
the contents of the Outlook 2003 file into it.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Is there a way to convert an Outlook 2003 PST file so it
can be opened in Outlook 2000?

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[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

For any Folder you want to copy:
Edit > Select All > Copy to Folder...
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thanks, but how do I copy the contents instead of the
file, please?

-----Original Message-----
You'd have to create a new Outlook Data File in the old format, then copy
the contents of the Outlook 2003 file into it.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Is there a way to convert an Outlook 2003 PST file so it
can be opened in Outlook 2000?

.

 

[Allswell]

I dont have Outlook 2003 and I wonder if you cant EXPORT
the 2003 .pst file to a .csv file format using the export
function in 2003 and then import the .csv file down using
Outlook 2000 back into the .pst format again.

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

I sure wouldn't try it. Just exporting to a PST loses or corrupts enough
data as it is. The opportunity to lose or corrupt data trying to export an
entire PST to CSV and back is great indeed.