beta outlook 2007

[Kiaser]

I tried downloading Microsoft Outlook Beta 2007 and Professional Plus now I
can't use my Outlook 2003. I tried removing the software and it can't be
removed. My Outlook has all of my important information and is my only source
of email. I need some assistants because I have not checked my emails since
May 27, 2006. Sign in of some help really bad!!!!!!!!!! PS I can't get
replies because I can't get to my emails.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

You can never run two versions of Outlook on the same machine. Outlook 2007, however, should be able to use your existing data and settings.

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

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

 

[Nocturnal]

Your e-mail should be fine. It's all located in one gigantic .pst file
stored away nicely just in case you run into problems. You should be able
to find your .pst file by navigating to C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local
Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook.

 

[Patrick Schmid]

Hi Kiaser,

When you installed Outlook 2007, Outlook 2003 was removed automatically.
Two Outlook versions never could and can coexist on the same computer.
You should be able to use your existing profile with Outlook 2007 and
get back to your information that way. In addition, you should be able
to completely uninstall Office 2007 Beta 2 and reinstall Outlook 2003.
Can you be more specific about why you can't remove office 2007 (error
message?) and why getting to your profile from 2007 is not an option?

Thanks,

Patrick Schmid

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

See this reprint from the Office 2007 Beta 2 site:

About Beta Software
a.. Registration is required for participation.
b.. 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 is for evaluation and planning
purposes only.
c.. Beta software does not necessarily display the same high level of
stability of shipped Microsoft products.
d.. Beta testers may experience problems with 2007 Microsoft Office system
Beta 2 products that could potentially result in loss, corruption, or
destruction of existing data.
e.. This beta testing release is not appropriate for production use.
f.. It is strongly recommended that you back up your existing data before
you install and run this software.
g.. Beta code is offered "as is," and does not include technical support.
h.. Many organizations have policies prohibiting unauthorized software
installation on company-owned computers. Make sure you check with your IT
department before downloading and installing 2007 Microsoft Office system
Beta 2 on your computer at work.
Please note bullets 4 & 5.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, Kiaser asked:

| I tried downloading Microsoft Outlook Beta 2007 and Professional Plus
| now I can't use my Outlook 2003. I tried removing the software and it
| can't be removed. My Outlook has all of my important information and
| is my only source of email. I need some assistants because I have not
| checked my emails since May 27, 2006. Sign in of some help really
| bad!!!!!!!!!! PS I can't get replies because I can't get to my emails.

 

[Bryan Chalmers]

Kiaser,

You can alway reboot your PC back to a early date. Like a system restore.

 

[Vanguard]

I tried downloading Microsoft Outlook Beta 2007 and Professional Plus
now I
can't use my Outlook 2003. I tried removing the software and it can't
be
removed. My Outlook has all of my important information and is my only
source
of email. I need some assistants because I have not checked my emails
since
May 27, 2006. Sign in of some help really bad!!!!!!!!!! PS I can't get
replies because I can't get to my emails.

<soapbox>
Why are you installing betaware on a critical host? YOU chose to be a
beta tester so YOU should be running it on a non-critical or test host.
What of OL2007 did you think was so critical that you had to risk your
setup with betaware? Office 2007 has their own forum to ask about
problems with that betaware
(http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/community/newsgroups.mspx).
Enjoy the world of voluntary beta testing. You asked for it. Milly
already repeated the beta testing conditions to which you agreed by
using OL2007.
</soapbox>

What does "it can't be removed" mean? WHAT happened when you tried?
There is no entry in Add/Remove Program to remove the betaware? What
happens if you install it again (atop of itself) and then use the entry
in Add/Remove Programs? The beta community might know how they managed
to get rid of it.

 

[Patrick Schmid]

Vanguard,

These here are the designated forums for the beta versions. And as a
member of the technical beta community, he seems to be having a really
difficult issue that I haven't encountered yet.
Unfortunately people don't understand that these are real beta versions
and not finished software with beta as marketing label...

Patrick Schmid

 

[Kiaser]

I not sure if I can retrieve my information or not. I have not found the time
to try and fix it but it was brought to my attention that I may have lost my
information. Hopefully, I can find the time tomorrow to fix the problem.
Thank you guys for all this excellent information. I will apply it ASAP. Have
a safe and blessed day.