techman41973@xxxxxx <techman41973@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:
> I am purchasing a new Windows Vista laptop with Microsoft Office 2007.
> I don't want to have to rebuild my outlook configuration on my new
> machine.
> Does Vista allow a painless and easy way to transfer over my e-mail
> and all my settings and e-mail accounts? I would assume I would need a
> USB bridge cable for this.
> I know there are ways to do the backup and restore manually file by
> file (including playing with profiles to remove the default
> outlook.pst), but I want something quick and easy if it exists.
> Thanks
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to transfer settings or accounts. The
"Windows Easy Transfer" that comes with Vista ALWAYS creates a broken mail
profile for Outlook. You're better off configuring a new mail profile and
setting up your accounts manually. Transferring your data, however, is easy
and you can use the WET program, a CD, or flash drive for that. See this:
http://www.slipstick.com/emo/2002/up...#movetonew2002 (it still
applies) or this:
http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]