Want to migrate Outlook settings (mainly ACCOUNTS) to new install

[Bruce]

I have been having to reinstall my system over and over during the past few
months. I am looking for ways to automate this as much as possible.
I have most of the stuff OK, until it comes to Outlook. I would like to
migrate the account info over. I do NOT want to BACKUP and RESTORE (probably
the most logical, but I need to use another system with the files while this
one is being repaired....)
What is the best way to do this?
I would LIKE to only get the OUTLOOK settings and such.
What I have done in the past (a little easier....) is to create all of the
accounts in Outlook EXPRESS, and then export those, and then import them on
the new system into OE, and then start outlook, and it sees the "new
accounts" nd lets me import is. I am looking for a better way....

Thanks
Bruce

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

If you are using Outlook 2000 CW mode, or Outlook 2002 or 2003, this is the
only way. Outlook 2000 IMO allowed the export of your account settings.

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After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Bruce asked:

| I have been having to reinstall my system over and over during the
| past few months. I am looking for ways to automate this as much as
| possible.
| I have most of the stuff OK, until it comes to Outlook. I would like
| to migrate the account info over. I do NOT want to BACKUP and RESTORE
| (probably the most logical, but I need to use another system with the
| files while this one is being repaired....)
| What is the best way to do this?
| I would LIKE to only get the OUTLOOK settings and such.
| What I have done in the past (a little easier....) is to create all
| of the accounts in Outlook EXPRESS, and then export those, and then
| import them on the new system into OE, and then start outlook, and it
| sees the "new accounts" nd lets me import is. I am looking for a
| better way....
|
| Thanks
| Bruce

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

If you are using Outlook 2000 CW mode, or Outlook 2002 or 2003, this is the
only way. Outlook 2000 IMO allowed the export of your account settings.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Bruce asked:

| I have been having to reinstall my system over and over during the
| past few months. I am looking for ways to automate this as much as
| possible.
| I have most of the stuff OK, until it comes to Outlook. I would like
| to migrate the account info over. I do NOT want to BACKUP and RESTORE
| (probably the most logical, but I need to use another system with the
| files while this one is being repaired....)
| What is the best way to do this?
| I would LIKE to only get the OUTLOOK settings and such.
| What I have done in the past (a little easier....) is to create all
| of the accounts in Outlook EXPRESS, and then export those, and then
| import them on the new system into OE, and then start outlook, and it
| sees the "new accounts" nd lets me import is. I am looking for a
| better way....
|
| Thanks
| Bruce

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

If you are using Outlook 2000 CW mode, or Outlook 2002 or 2003, this is the
only way. Outlook 2000 IMO allowed the export of your account settings.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Bruce asked:

| I have been having to reinstall my system over and over during the
| past few months. I am looking for ways to automate this as much as
| possible.
| I have most of the stuff OK, until it comes to Outlook. I would like
| to migrate the account info over. I do NOT want to BACKUP and RESTORE
| (probably the most logical, but I need to use another system with the
| files while this one is being repaired....)
| What is the best way to do this?
| I would LIKE to only get the OUTLOOK settings and such.
| What I have done in the past (a little easier....) is to create all
| of the accounts in Outlook EXPRESS, and then export those, and then
| import them on the new system into OE, and then start outlook, and it
| sees the "new accounts" nd lets me import is. I am looking for a
| better way....
|
| Thanks
| Bruce

 

[Arnold Gao[MSFT]]

Hi Bruce,

If you are using Office 2003, a possible solution is to use "Custom
Installation Wizard" to create a Outlook profile (.prf file). After
reinstalling the system, you can apply Outlook user profiles by using a PRF
file.

For more information, please refer to the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/ork/2003/three/ch7/OutB03.htm

Hope it helps.

Sincerely,

Arnold Gao

Microsoft Partner Online Support


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[Arnold Gao[MSFT]]

Hi Bruce,

If you are using Office 2003, a possible solution is to use "Custom
Installation Wizard" to create a Outlook profile (.prf file). After
reinstalling the system, you can apply Outlook user profiles by using a PRF
file.

For more information, please refer to the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/ork/2003/three/ch7/OutB03.htm

Hope it helps.

Sincerely,

Arnold Gao

Microsoft Partner Online Support


Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security

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[Arnold Gao[MSFT]]

Hi Bruce,

If you are using Office 2003, a possible solution is to use "Custom
Installation Wizard" to create a Outlook profile (.prf file). After
reinstalling the system, you can apply Outlook user profiles by using a PRF
file.

For more information, please refer to the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/ork/2003/three/ch7/OutB03.htm

Hope it helps.

Sincerely,

Arnold Gao

Microsoft Partner Online Support


Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security

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