Migration advice needed

[Tony Linguini]

I built a new computer for home, and am moving the home computer to work.
Home is Vista Ultimate 64 with Outlook 2007, and work is XP Pro with Outlook
2003. I synchronize the work computer to my Windows Mobile PDA via USB. I
have used windows easy transfer before, but am concerned about the different
Outlook versions. If you have suggestions or a plan to get my Outlook 2003
data to Outlook 2007, I would like to hear them.
Thank you,
Tony

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Never use Windows Easy Transfer with Outlook. Supported methods for data
migration are posted here daily. The file you need is your Personal Folders
file (*.pst) It's where all the mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

P.S. Some of the information on these pages is outdated and no longer
applies to Outlook 2003 or 2007. Specifically:
1. Ignore any advice to copy your PST file to Outlook's default location to
connect it to your profile. Doing so only corrupts your profile. Copy it
anywhere BUT the default location and open it within your Outlook profile.
2. Ignore any advice that tells you to use export or import to transfer
Outlook data. That has never been sound advice, but the process has become
too deeply flawed now to be of any use whatsoever.

Also, be aware that on 64bit Vista you must enable 32 bit apps in order to
gain access to Outlook's Profile settings.

 

[Tony Linguini]

Thanks, Russ
Since Outlook 2007 is running on the future work box, and I <think> it's a
32 bit app anyway, isn't that enabled?
When I open the 2003 profile after copying it to the non default location,
will it be a second profile under 2007 personal folders?
Can I then delete the home profile?
I have been unable to cure the holiday problem on the 2003 system. Will 2007
put the holidays where they belong?
My plans are to wipe the PDA, so that once I get clean data on the desktop,
it will fresh sync what is there.
Tony

P.S. Some of the information on these pages is outdated and no longer
applies to Outlook 2003 or 2007. Specifically:
1. Ignore any advice to copy your PST file to Outlook's default location
to connect it to your profile. Doing so only corrupts your profile. Copy
it anywhere BUT the default location and open it within your Outlook
profile.
2. Ignore any advice that tells you to use export or import to transfer
Outlook data. That has never been sound advice, but the process has become
too deeply flawed now to be of any use whatsoever.

Also, be aware that on 64bit Vista you must enable 32 bit apps in order to
gain access to Outlook's Profile settings.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I built a new computer for home, and am moving the home computer to work.
Home is Vista Ultimate 64 with Outlook 2007, and work is XP Pro with
Outlook 2003. I synchronize the work computer to my Windows Mobile PDA via
USB. I have used windows easy transfer before, but am concerned about the
different Outlook versions. If you have suggestions or a plan to get my
Outlook 2003 data to Outlook 2007, I would like to hear them.
Thank you,
Tony

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Question makes no sense. You aren't copying profiles at all. What do you
mean?
When you open a second PST file, your choices will be either to set it as
your default and close the new PST file or to copy the information from it
into the new PST file.
I have no idea what the "holiday problem" is. As a general rule, new
versions of Outlook never fix problems with an old one. The just create new
problems.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thanks, Russ
Since Outlook 2007 is running on the future work box, and I <think> it's a
32 bit app anyway, isn't that enabled?
When I open the 2003 profile after copying it to the non default location,
will it be a second profile under 2007 personal folders?
Can I then delete the home profile?
I have been unable to cure the holiday problem on the 2003 system. Will
2007 put the holidays where they belong?
My plans are to wipe the PDA, so that once I get clean data on the
desktop, it will fresh sync what is there.
Tony

P.S. Some of the information on these pages is outdated and no longer
applies to Outlook 2003 or 2007. Specifically:
1. Ignore any advice to copy your PST file to Outlook's default location
to connect it to your profile. Doing so only corrupts your profile. Copy
it anywhere BUT the default location and open it within your Outlook
profile.
2. Ignore any advice that tells you to use export or import to transfer
Outlook data. That has never been sound advice, but the process has
become too deeply flawed now to be of any use whatsoever.

Also, be aware that on 64bit Vista you must enable 32 bit apps in order
to gain access to Outlook's Profile settings.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

I built a new computer for home, and am moving the home computer to work.
Home is Vista Ultimate 64 with Outlook 2007, and work is XP Pro with
Outlook 2003. I synchronize the work computer to my Windows Mobile PDA
via USB. I have used windows easy transfer before, but am concerned about
the different Outlook versions. If you have suggestions or a plan to get
my Outlook 2003 data to Outlook 2007, I would like to hear them.
Thank you,
Tony

 

[Tony Linguini]

Sorry, I was calling the pst file a profile.
I never could get Outlook 2003 to have correct holidays after 2007, so I
ended up manually entering some and ending up with duplications on the PDA.
I may just have to fix the outcome manually.
Thanks,
Tony

Question makes no sense. You aren't copying profiles at all. What do you
mean?
When you open a second PST file, your choices will be either to set it as
your default and close the new PST file or to copy the information from it
into the new PST file.
I have no idea what the "holiday problem" is. As a general rule, new
versions of Outlook never fix problems with an old one. The just create
new problems.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thanks, Russ
Since Outlook 2007 is running on the future work box, and I <think> it's
a 32 bit app anyway, isn't that enabled?
When I open the 2003 profile after copying it to the non default
location, will it be a second profile under 2007 personal folders?
Can I then delete the home profile?
I have been unable to cure the holiday problem on the 2003 system. Will
2007 put the holidays where they belong?
My plans are to wipe the PDA, so that once I get clean data on the
desktop, it will fresh sync what is there.
Tony

P.S. Some of the information on these pages is outdated and no longer
applies to Outlook 2003 or 2007. Specifically:
1. Ignore any advice to copy your PST file to Outlook's default location
to connect it to your profile. Doing so only corrupts your profile. Copy
it anywhere BUT the default location and open it within your Outlook
profile.
2. Ignore any advice that tells you to use export or import to transfer
Outlook data. That has never been sound advice, but the process has
become too deeply flawed now to be of any use whatsoever.

Also, be aware that on 64bit Vista you must enable 32 bit apps in order
to gain access to Outlook's Profile settings.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I built a new computer for home, and am moving the home computer to
work. Home is Vista Ultimate 64 with Outlook 2007, and work is XP Pro
with Outlook 2003. I synchronize the work computer to my Windows Mobile
PDA via USB. I have used windows easy transfer before, but am concerned
about the different Outlook versions. If you have suggestions or a plan
to get my Outlook 2003 data to Outlook 2007, I would like to hear them.
Thank you,
Tony

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

I never could get Outlook 2003 to have correct holidays after 2007, so I
ended up manually entering some and ending up with duplications on the
PDA. I may just have to fix the outcome manually.

This is because Outlook 2003's included holidays only ran through 2007 and
Microsoft offers a holiday file update for 2008-2012. See this:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/missinghol.htm

 

[Tony Linguini]

Russ,
I cannot figure out how to "wnable 32 bit apps" The pst file from the old
computer says access not allowed.
Thanks

Question makes no sense. You aren't copying profiles at all. What do you
mean?
When you open a second PST file, your choices will be either to set it as
your default and close the new PST file or to copy the information from it
into the new PST file.
I have no idea what the "holiday problem" is. As a general rule, new
versions of Outlook never fix problems with an old one. The just create
new problems.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thanks, Russ
Since Outlook 2007 is running on the future work box, and I <think> it's
a 32 bit app anyway, isn't that enabled?
When I open the 2003 profile after copying it to the non default
location, will it be a second profile under 2007 personal folders?
Can I then delete the home profile?
I have been unable to cure the holiday problem on the 2003 system. Will
2007 put the holidays where they belong?
My plans are to wipe the PDA, so that once I get clean data on the
desktop, it will fresh sync what is there.
Tony

P.S. Some of the information on these pages is outdated and no longer
applies to Outlook 2003 or 2007. Specifically:
1. Ignore any advice to copy your PST file to Outlook's default location
to connect it to your profile. Doing so only corrupts your profile. Copy
it anywhere BUT the default location and open it within your Outlook
profile.
2. Ignore any advice that tells you to use export or import to transfer
Outlook data. That has never been sound advice, but the process has
become too deeply flawed now to be of any use whatsoever.

Also, be aware that on 64bit Vista you must enable 32 bit apps in order
to gain access to Outlook's Profile settings.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I built a new computer for home, and am moving the home computer to
work. Home is Vista Ultimate 64 with Outlook 2007, and work is XP Pro
with Outlook 2003. I synchronize the work computer to my Windows Mobile
PDA via USB. I have used windows easy transfer before, but am concerned
about the different Outlook versions. If you have suggestions or a plan
to get my Outlook 2003 data to Outlook 2007, I would like to hear them.
Thank you,
Tony

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

How to enable 32 bit apps is a Vista 64 question. I don't use it. Why you
think you need to is the question. Clarify what problem you are having now.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Russ,
I cannot figure out how to "wnable 32 bit apps" The pst file from the old
computer says access not allowed.
Thanks

Question makes no sense. You aren't copying profiles at all. What do you
mean?
When you open a second PST file, your choices will be either to set it as
your default and close the new PST file or to copy the information from
it into the new PST file.
I have no idea what the "holiday problem" is. As a general rule, new
versions of Outlook never fix problems with an old one. The just create
new problems.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thanks, Russ
Since Outlook 2007 is running on the future work box, and I <think> it's
a 32 bit app anyway, isn't that enabled?
When I open the 2003 profile after copying it to the non default
location, will it be a second profile under 2007 personal folders?
Can I then delete the home profile?
I have been unable to cure the holiday problem on the 2003 system. Will
2007 put the holidays where they belong?
My plans are to wipe the PDA, so that once I get clean data on the
desktop, it will fresh sync what is there.
Tony
P.S. Some of the information on these pages is outdated and no longer
applies to Outlook 2003 or 2007. Specifically:
1. Ignore any advice to copy your PST file to Outlook's default
location to connect it to your profile. Doing so only corrupts your
profile. Copy it anywhere BUT the default location and open it within
your Outlook profile.
2. Ignore any advice that tells you to use export or import to transfer
Outlook data. That has never been sound advice, but the process has
become too deeply flawed now to be of any use whatsoever.

Also, be aware that on 64bit Vista you must enable 32 bit apps in order
to gain access to Outlook's Profile settings.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I built a new computer for home, and am moving the home computer to
work. Home is Vista Ultimate 64 with Outlook 2007, and work is XP Pro
with Outlook 2003. I synchronize the work computer to my Windows Mobile
PDA via USB. I have used windows easy transfer before, but am concerned
about the different Outlook versions. If you have suggestions or a plan
to get my Outlook 2003 data to Outlook 2007, I would like to hear them.
Thank you,
Tony

 

[Tony Linguini]

Russ I have continued it in a thread and Diane is working with me.
Thank you.

How to enable 32 bit apps is a Vista 64 question. I don't use it. Why you
think you need to is the question. Clarify what problem you are having
now.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Russ,
I cannot figure out how to "wnable 32 bit apps" The pst file from the old
computer says access not allowed.
Thanks

Question makes no sense. You aren't copying profiles at all. What do you
mean?
When you open a second PST file, your choices will be either to set it
as your default and close the new PST file or to copy the information
from it into the new PST file.
I have no idea what the "holiday problem" is. As a general rule, new
versions of Outlook never fix problems with an old one. The just create
new problems.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Thanks, Russ
Since Outlook 2007 is running on the future work box, and I <think>
it's a 32 bit app anyway, isn't that enabled?
When I open the 2003 profile after copying it to the non default
location, will it be a second profile under 2007 personal folders?
Can I then delete the home profile?
I have been unable to cure the holiday problem on the 2003 system. Will
2007 put the holidays where they belong?
My plans are to wipe the PDA, so that once I get clean data on the
desktop, it will fresh sync what is there.
Tony
P.S. Some of the information on these pages is outdated and no longer
applies to Outlook 2003 or 2007. Specifically:
1. Ignore any advice to copy your PST file to Outlook's default
location to connect it to your profile. Doing so only corrupts your
profile. Copy it anywhere BUT the default location and open it within
your Outlook profile.
2. Ignore any advice that tells you to use export or import to
transfer Outlook data. That has never been sound advice, but the
process has become too deeply flawed now to be of any use whatsoever.

Also, be aware that on 64bit Vista you must enable 32 bit apps in
order to gain access to Outlook's Profile settings.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
I built a new computer for home, and am moving the home computer to
work. Home is Vista Ultimate 64 with Outlook 2007, and work is XP Pro
with Outlook 2003. I synchronize the work computer to my Windows
Mobile PDA via USB. I have used windows easy transfer before, but am
concerned about the different Outlook versions. If you have
suggestions or a plan to get my Outlook 2003 data to Outlook 2007, I
would like to hear them.
Thank you,
Tony