Transferring PST to New Install

[Sparky]

Any advice is appreciated

I currently have Outlook 2003 and will be moving to a new computer ( Win7
and Office 2007 )

I know how to move my PST file , but the last time I did it , I *BELIEVE* it
didn't include my categories etc for Contact information.

What is the best method to make sure I get EVERYTHING ? Is it better to use
the File and Settings Transfer Wizard , or Office Save my Setting Wizard or
am I just wrong and it will include my categories ?

Thanks

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Transferring your pst-file is enough as Outlook 2007 will upgrade your
categories (master category list) to be contained in the pst-file instead of
the registry (as was with Outlook 2003 and previous).

See http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

In addition to what Roady posted, make sure you NEVER use any automated
transfer utility with Outlook. They have never worked and most likely never
will.

 

[Sparky]

Thankyou for your replies.

I just want to make sure I understand correctly ? Below , you say that
Outlook 2003 ( which is what I want to move ) keeps it's categories in the
registry ?
So if I just move the PST file to Outlook 2007 , where is 2007 going to get
that information from if it's not included in the PST file ?

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

When you run the "Upgrade to Color Categories" utility Outlook should store
the Categories you currently have in use and assign a color to them. Worked
fine here.
Just make sure you transfer your data file correctly. Do NOT import it. Do
NOT use a transfer utility. Just open it in Outlook and set it as your
default. Then restart Outlook and close the empty data file the new profile
created.

 

[Sparky]

Hello Russ
Thanks for the reply, but somehow I'm not sure if I'm seeing all the posted
messages ?

Where can I get the Upgrade to Colour Category Utility ?

Thanks

You mention the Upgrade to Color Categories Utility ?

When you run the "Upgrade to Color Categories" utility Outlook should
store the Categories you currently have in use and assign a color to them.
Worked fine here.
Just make sure you transfer your data file correctly. Do NOT import it. Do
NOT use a transfer utility. Just open it in Outlook and set it as your
default. Then restart Outlook and close the empty data file the new
profile created.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thankyou for your replies.

I just want to make sure I understand correctly ? Below , you say that
Outlook 2003 ( which is what I want to move ) keeps it's categories in
the registry ?
So if I just move the PST file to Outlook 2007 , where is 2007 going to
get that information from if it's not included in the PST file ?

 

[Sparky]

My apologies...I re read the page and obviously the utility is part of
Outlook 2007 ( that's why I can't find it !)

Hello Russ
Thanks for the reply, but somehow I'm not sure if I'm seeing all the
posted messages ?

Where can I get the Upgrade to Colour Category Utility ?

Thanks

You mention the Upgrade to Color Categories Utility ?

When you run the "Upgrade to Color Categories" utility Outlook should
store the Categories you currently have in use and assign a color to
them. Worked fine here.
Just make sure you transfer your data file correctly. Do NOT import it.
Do NOT use a transfer utility. Just open it in Outlook and set it as your
default. Then restart Outlook and close the empty data file the new
profile created.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Thankyou for your replies.

I just want to make sure I understand correctly ? Below , you say that
Outlook 2003 ( which is what I want to move ) keeps it's categories in
the registry ?
So if I just move the PST file to Outlook 2007 , where is 2007 going to
get that information from if it's not included in the PST file ?


in message Transferring your pst-file is enough as Outlook 2007 will upgrade your
categories (master category list) to be contained in the pst-file
instead of the registry (as was with Outlook 2003 and previous).

See http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm



Any advice is appreciated

I currently have Outlook 2003 and will be moving to a new computer (
Win7 and Office 2007 )

I know how to move my PST file , but the last time I did it , I
*BELIEVE* it didn't include my categories etc for Contact information.

What is the best method to make sure I get EVERYTHING ? Is it better
to use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard , or Office Save my
Setting Wizard or am I just wrong and it will include my categories ?

Thanks

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

You'll find it in the Properties dialog of your root folder.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

My apologies...I re read the page and obviously the utility is part of
Outlook 2007 ( that's why I can't find it !)

Hello Russ
Thanks for the reply, but somehow I'm not sure if I'm seeing all the
posted messages ?

Where can I get the Upgrade to Colour Category Utility ?

Thanks

You mention the Upgrade to Color Categories Utility ?

When you run the "Upgrade to Color Categories" utility Outlook should
store the Categories you currently have in use and assign a color to
them. Worked fine here.
Just make sure you transfer your data file correctly. Do NOT import it.
Do NOT use a transfer utility. Just open it in Outlook and set it as
your default. Then restart Outlook and close the empty data file the new
profile created.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
Thankyou for your replies.

I just want to make sure I understand correctly ? Below , you say that
Outlook 2003 ( which is what I want to move ) keeps it's categories in
the registry ?
So if I just move the PST file to Outlook 2007 , where is 2007 going to
get that information from if it's not included in the PST file ?


"Roady [MVP]" <newsgroups_DELETE_@_DELETE_sparnaaij_NO_._SPAM_net>
wrote in message Transferring your pst-file is enough as Outlook 2007 will upgrade your
categories (master category list) to be contained in the pst-file
instead of the registry (as was with Outlook 2003 and previous).

See http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm



Any advice is appreciated

I currently have Outlook 2003 and will be moving to a new computer
( Win7 and Office 2007 )

I know how to move my PST file , but the last time I did it , I
*BELIEVE* it didn't include my categories etc for Contact
information.

What is the best method to make sure I get EVERYTHING ? Is it better
to use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard , or Office Save my
Setting Wizard or am I just wrong and it will include my categories
?

Thanks

 

[KestrelVt]

Russ I have a very similar problem. I bought a pirated copy of office 2003. I
now have a registered CD to install. What do I need to save before I install
the new version and should I uninstall the pirated version and do a clean
install?

In addition to what Roady posted, make sure you NEVER use any automated
transfer utility with Outlook. They have never worked and most likely never
will.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Any advice is appreciated

I currently have Outlook 2003 and will be moving to a new computer ( Win7
and Office 2007 )

I know how to move my PST file , but the last time I did it , I *BELIEVE*
it didn't include my categories etc for Contact information.

What is the best method to make sure I get EVERYTHING ? Is it better to
use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard , or Office Save my Setting
Wizard or am I just wrong and it will include my categories ?

Thanks

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Always install Outlook clean. Never attempt an upgrade.
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]

Russ I have a very similar problem. I bought a pirated copy of office
2003. I
now have a registered CD to install. What do I need to save before I
install
the new version and should I uninstall the pirated version and do a clean
install?

In addition to what Roady posted, make sure you NEVER use any automated
transfer utility with Outlook. They have never worked and most likely
never
will.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Any advice is appreciated

I currently have Outlook 2003 and will be moving to a new computer (
Win7
and Office 2007 )

I know how to move my PST file , but the last time I did it , I
*BELIEVE*
it didn't include my categories etc for Contact information.

What is the best method to make sure I get EVERYTHING ? Is it better to
use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard , or Office Save my Setting
Wizard or am I just wrong and it will include my categories ?

Thanks