Transferring outlook data files from 2003 too 2007

[dakota]

I am trying to transfer my outlook data files (.pst) from my old computer to
my new computer. I have copied the outlook.pst file on a external hard drive
for tranfer into my new computer. Old computer has Windows XP and Outlook
2003.

First Question is: Where do I put this file on my new computer with Windows
Vista and Outlook 2007? (I currently put it in C:Windows/Outlook.pst)

Second Question is: When I try to import the outlook.pst file into Outlook
2007 on my new computer, I get a message that says "File Access is denied.
You do not have the permission required to access the file
C:\Windows\outlook.pst." What do I have to do to access this file? Since I
am the only user of this computer, I am the administrator.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I hope these questions are not too
dumb.

PS. I printed out the articles about this from microsoft.com but find them
to be confusing and inaccurate, especially pertaining to Office 2007.

 

[Tim]

Question 1) Check Tools - Account Settings - Data Files. There you will see
where the default pst file was created. Just copy your "old" pst file there.
You might have to rename it so as not to overwrite the one that is already
there. Then (from that same place you saw the pst file location) click on
"Add" to add your pst file. Another method is to click File - Open - Outlook
Data File and browse to your pst file to open it. Either way works.

Question 2) No need to import the pst file. In fact, it's recommended not
to. Just follow the answer to Question 1 above. If you still get that
permissions error message when opening the pst file, check the file
attributes and make sure it is not set to "Read-only".

Tim

 

[dakota]

Awesome, Tim. Worked like a charm. Thanks.