Thanks Russ for the Reply. I thought I read where a new Data File had to be
created and it specifically states via Tools/Email Accts/Change existing/New
Data File that the Folder sitting there IS NOT Compatible with 97-02 BUT the
one below it is. That's why the New Folder seemed necessary. Having said
that, what does Open 02 in 03 mean in actual keystrokes? Thanks!

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Why would you create a new PST file? That's not what you wanted to do. Why
didn't you just open your Outlook 2002 file in Outlook 2003? It's perfectly
compatible.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Craig S" wrote in message
...
From the MS Outlook "BackUp PST ea 3-Days Utility" I have a 9.5 MB Data
file
NAMED "Outlook Backup" FROM Outlook 2002 /Win Me.
. I SAVED ALL of the Application Data/Microsoft/Outlook folder TOO with
numerous small files included (ie. nk2/outcmd) with the 9.5 MB Backup data
file.
I NOW have Win XP and Outlook 2003. In Tools/Email Accounts / New Outlook
Data File they show the Default 03 PST format NOT Compatible with 02 BUT
they
offer a 2nd Choice Format that is. I Clk'd New Data File and created
"Personal Folders 02-03" in the 97-03 Format. When I Clk File/Open/Outlook
Data File I see both the Default Personal Folder and my new 02-03 Personal
Folder. In the Outlook main page viewing pane showing all the Folders I
see a
SECOND Personal Folder (has Deleted & Search folders I Did Not create) &
Presume that's the One I Created. I've read myself into a corner with New
Profile, New Data File instructions running together from numerous posts.
Any
help really appreciated as to how to move the 02 PST Backup Data to 03
Outlook.