It would appear the same version on both machines, although icons appear
different, but first machine is running in windows 98 format. I exported to
seperate hard drive and imported from same pst form....I think.

What would you recommend

"DL" wrote:

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

Niether Export or Import is reccommended except under specific circumstances
What is the version of Outlook on the origonal PC and what is the version on
the new?
What media did you export to, and import from?

"regnron" wrote in message
...
I have new machine with Vista. I have exported pst Outlook personal
folders
et al from to spare hard drive then imported to new laptop. Message
coming
up "persfonal folders not compatible see administrator" - why ? Who is
administrator on personal laptop? Warning - I am an eejit so very limited
in
computer knowledge and ability. HELP!!!