Outlook 2002 (XP) can't open .MSG file created in Outlook 2003

[Revron]

Outlook 2002 (XP) can't open .MSG file created in Outlook 2003
is there a known problem with compatibility ?
i know Outlook 2003 uses UNICODE format while Outlook 2002 uses the ANSI
format.
i also heared .MSG files can't be sent between 2 organizations ?

 

[William Lefkovics [MVP]]

Yes, there are 2 formats for .msg files. I don't remember if Outlook 2003
gives you the option. I don't think it does.

I've never heard of not being able to open .msg files from different
organizations. I use various tools to collect and read .msg files for
discovery (evidence and archiving)
http://www.priasoft.com/exchangemigration/products_msg_main.asp

 

[Brian Tillman]

Outlook 2002 (XP) can't open .MSG file created in Outlook 2003
is there a known problem with compatibility ?
i know Outlook 2003 uses UNICODE format while Outlook 2002 uses the
ANSI format.
i also heared .MSG files can't be sent between 2 organizations ?

In Outlook 2003, click Tools>Options>Other>Advanced Options and uncheck the
box labeled "Use Unicode Message Format when saving messages" and I believe
the .MSG files will be compatible.

 

[cjohnso3]

I also use the tools from Priasoft. One cool thing I can do with the
tools from www.priasoft.com is open MSG files that are on read only
storage like CD, etc. - BTW - they support both unicode and non-unicode
version of MSG files.

L8tr

 

[Revron via OfficeKB.com]

Hi guys
The priasoft "MSG View Tool" works great
Thank you.