Can't attach a data file to Outlook 2003

[rainrabbit]

We just purchased a new laptop running Vista Business which came with a trial
version of Office 2007. Not ready to purchase 2007 yet, I uninstalled 2007
and installed Office 2003 instead. However, it will not load Outlook. It is
giving me an error stating that a data file does not exist and that I must
create it by going to Control Panel and Mail Setup. When attempting to add a
data file, I get the usual screen asking to select a type of storage, but
there are no options available. (It usually offers "Office Outlook Personal
Folders File" and "Outlook 97-2002 Personal Folders File").

Has anyone else encountered this problem? Any suggestions to fix the problem?

 

[dlw]

have you set up the account in mail in control panel? You have to pick
exchange, pop3, etc first.

 

[rainrabbit]

yes. I've set up a pop3 account. Still no options available when attempting
to add a data file. Even when clicking on the "new outlook data file"
button, there are no options to select for the "type of storage" dialog box.