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Old March 23rd 06, 10:44 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook
Brad Schmitz
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Default best way to move OL data from Win98 to WinXP

Thanks for your input.
I've got an issue and question. I copied the 'Outlook.pst' file from the
Win98 location to the WinXP location after the upgrade. When I open Outlook
everything appears to be there (a good thing), but when I try to send an
email and use the address / contact book I get an error message:

The address list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder associated
with this address list could not be opened; it may have been moved or
deleted, or you do not have permissions. For information on how to remove
this folder from the Outlook Address Book, see Microsoft Outlook Help.

How can I fix this problem? Using 'Microsoft Outlook Help' isn't much good
because I don't know where to start looking for this particular problem.
Should I "not" put the file where it belongs in WinXP and then let WinXP /
Outlook ask me where it's at the first time I start Outlook?
Like I mentioned before, It's not my machine and my data but it's my
responsibility (kind of).
Brad
ps;
some guys are using OLE instead of OL. Do you have any recommendations for
that?


"K. Orland" wrote in message
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You should be able to export the entire mailbox to a PST:

http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm
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Kathleen Orland
Blessed are the cracked, for it is they who let in the light
Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
http://www.howto-outlook.com/



"Brad Schmitz" wrote:

I'm upgrading 15 machines from Win98se to WinXPsp2. What's the best way

to
keep the OL (mso-xp sbe)files, settings, etc. for each machine? Each
machine(person) uses OL a little differently. They would like to keep

all
they're settings without losing any data. I believe 'exporting' only
transfers the contacts but I'm not sure. What about signatures,

calendars,
email(saved, inbox, etc.)? If I can copy specific files, from where in

Win98
(do I find them) then to where in WinXP (do I put them) so they will

open
and work properly? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Making 15

people
mad is not a good thing. Brad






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