Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close to
scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10 years of
emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can import my
*.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin

It's hard to advise anything without knowing which version of Outlook you
have, which mail account type you are using and what you've done to come at
this point.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel
Assuming that you've already installed Outlook, it sounds like you are using
a 64-bit version of Vista. In that case, your Mail applet is in the 32bit
Control Panel Items section of Control Panel.
See http://www.msoutlook.info/question/123

so I can import my *.pst file?
Don't import a pst-file to restore but connect to it directly via;
File- Open- Outlook Data File...

For proper backup and restore instructions see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

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"marwos" wrote in message
...
Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close to
scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10 years
of emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can import
my *.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin

Do not multipost.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Roady [MVP]" t wrote in
message ...
It's hard to advise anything without knowing which version of Outlook you
have, which mail account type you are using and what you've done to come
at this point.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel
Assuming that you've already installed Outlook, it sounds like you are
using a 64-bit version of Vista. In that case, your Mail applet is in the
32bit Control Panel Items section of Control Panel.
See http://www.msoutlook.info/question/123

so I can import my *.pst file?
Don't import a pst-file to restore but connect to it directly via;
File- Open- Outlook Data File...

For proper backup and restore instructions see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

-----

"marwos" wrote in message
...
Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close to
scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10 years
of emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can import
my *.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin

Me? Surely you replied to the wrong person here? ;-)

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

-----

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote in message
...
Do not multipost.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Roady [MVP]" t wrote
in message ...
It's hard to advise anything without knowing which version of Outlook you
have, which mail account type you are using and what you've done to come
at this point.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel
Assuming that you've already installed Outlook, it sounds like you are
using a 64-bit version of Vista. In that case, your Mail applet is in the
32bit Control Panel Items section of Control Panel.
See http://www.msoutlook.info/question/123

so I can import my *.pst file?
Don't import a pst-file to restore but connect to it directly via;
File- Open- Outlook Data File...

For proper backup and restore instructions see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

-----

"marwos" wrote in message
...
Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close to
scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10
years of emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can
import my *.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin

Obviously I was down a thread with my reply. Moreover, the OP crossposted
but I was caught in limbo where it showed up in one group but not the other.
I would have withdrawn the post if these newsgroups supported it.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Roady [MVP]" t wrote in
message ...
Me? Surely you replied to the wrong person here? ;-)

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

-----

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote in message
...
Do not multipost.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Roady [MVP]" t wrote
in message ...
It's hard to advise anything without knowing which version of Outlook
you have, which mail account type you are using and what you've done to
come at this point.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel
Assuming that you've already installed Outlook, it sounds like you are
using a 64-bit version of Vista. In that case, your Mail applet is in
the 32bit Control Panel Items section of Control Panel.
See http://www.msoutlook.info/question/123

so I can import my *.pst file?
Don't import a pst-file to restore but connect to it directly via;
File- Open- Outlook Data File...

For proper backup and restore instructions see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

-----

"marwos" wrote in message
...
Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close to
scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10
years of emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can
import my *.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin

1. You never import PST files.
2. The Mail icon is where it always is unless you are running 64 bit. You
never said. If so, enable 32 bit apps.
3. You don't need that icon to open your previous PST file. You do that from
Outlook: File Open Outlook Data File...
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"marwos" wrote in message
...
Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close to
scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10 years
of emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can import
my *.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin

Vista Home Premium SP-1 / 64 bit
Running Outlook 2002 or even 2007

I dont have the menu item listed, and the Tools-Options is grayed out, so I
cant even create a pop3 mail account.

Thanks,
Martin

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote in message
...
1. You never import PST files.
2. The Mail icon is where it always is unless you are running 64 bit. You
never said. If so, enable 32 bit apps.
3. You don't need that icon to open your previous PST file. You do that
from Outlook: File Open Outlook Data File...
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"marwos" wrote in message
...
Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close to
scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10 years
of emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can import
my *.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin

When that's grayed out, it usually mean that you haven't activated your
version of Outlook yet.
Also see my reply to your original post.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

-----

"marwos" wrote in message
...

Vista Home Premium SP-1 / 64 bit
Running Outlook 2002 or even 2007

I dont have the menu item listed, and the Tools-Options is grayed out, so
I cant even create a pop3 mail account.

Thanks,
Martin

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote in message
...
1. You never import PST files.
2. The Mail icon is where it always is unless you are running 64 bit. You
never said. If so, enable 32 bit apps.
3. You don't need that icon to open your previous PST file. You do that
from Outlook: File Open Outlook Data File...
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"marwos" wrote in message
...
Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close to
scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10
years of emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can
import my *.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin

Already tried looking for the 32bit control panel- dont have it.

I have read someone complainning about the HP builds with Vista and lacking
the 32bit Control panel.

"Roady [MVP]" t wrote in
message ...
When that's grayed out, it usually mean that you haven't activated your
version of Outlook yet.
Also see my reply to your original post.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

-----

"marwos" wrote in message
...

Vista Home Premium SP-1 / 64 bit
Running Outlook 2002 or even 2007

I dont have the menu item listed, and the Tools-Options is grayed out,
so I cant even create a pop3 mail account.

Thanks,
Martin

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote in message
...
1. You never import PST files.
2. The Mail icon is where it always is unless you are running 64 bit.
You never said. If so, enable 32 bit apps.
3. You don't need that icon to open your previous PST file. You do that
from Outlook: File Open Outlook Data File...
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"marwos" wrote in message
...
Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close to
scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10
years of emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can
import my *.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin

Control PanelClassic View, I believe
And what does running Outllok 2002 or even 2007 mean?

"marwos" wrote in message
...
Already tried looking for the 32bit control panel- dont have it.

I have read someone complainning about the HP builds with Vista and
lacking the 32bit Control panel.

"Roady [MVP]" t wrote
in message ...
When that's grayed out, it usually mean that you haven't activated your
version of Outlook yet.
Also see my reply to your original post.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers

-----

"marwos" wrote in message
...

Vista Home Premium SP-1 / 64 bit
Running Outlook 2002 or even 2007

I dont have the menu item listed, and the Tools-Options is grayed out,
so I cant even create a pop3 mail account.

Thanks,
Martin

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote in message
...
1. You never import PST files.
2. The Mail icon is where it always is unless you are running 64 bit.
You never said. If so, enable 32 bit apps.
3. You don't need that icon to open your previous PST file. You do that
from Outlook: File Open Outlook Data File...
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"marwos" wrote in message
...
Just picked up a new computer with Windblows Vista and Im this close
to scrubbing in favor of Linux. But for some reason I like to keep 10
years of emails in readable format and I still like Quicken_ing.

How do I get the mail setup icon back in my Control Panel so I can
import my *.pst file?

Thanks,
Martin