Vista - Easiest way to transfer outlook 2003 settings (XP) to Outlook 2007 onnew vista machine?

02-27-2008

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

02-27-2008

There is this application called "Windows Easy Transfer" that comes along
with Vista. Its in "All Programs" | "Accessories" | "System Tools" menu.
Among other things, it claims to be able to transfer email settings too. You
might want to give it a try.

- Chirag

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<techman41973@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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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

02-28-2008

Chirag <Chirag@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

> There is this application called "Windows Easy Transfer" that comes
> along with Vista. Its in "All Programs" | "Accessories" | "System
> Tools" menu. Among other things, it claims to be able to transfer
> email settings too. You might want to give it a try.

While it claims that, it doesn't work for Outlook.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

02-28-2008

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
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

03-31-2008

"technoshygirl" <shaw.kylie@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> What is meant by 'ALWAYS creates a broken mail profile'? I tried to use
> Windows Easy Transfer 3 months after getting my new Windows Vista pc
> and now I seem to have lost my emails from my new pc in favour of those
> transferred from my old pc. Is this permanent or are they still
> somewhere on my computer?
>
> (Sorry to barge in on the original post.)
>
>
> --
> technoshygirl

Importing is your problem. Choose Open> Open Outlook Data file... from the
File drop down menu. Do NOT IMPORT.

02-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
techman41973 n/a posts	Easiest way to transfer outlook 2003 settings (XP) to Outlook 2007 onnew vista machine? 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
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02-27-2008	#2 (permalink)
Chirag n/a posts	Re: Easiest way to transfer outlook 2003 settings (XP) to Outlook 2007 on new vista machine? There is this application called "Windows Easy Transfer" that comes along with Vista. Its in "All Programs" \| "Accessories" \| "System Tools" menu. Among other things, it claims to be able to transfer email settings too. You might want to give it a try. - Chirag PowerShow - View multiple PowerPoint slide shows simultaneously http://officeone.mvps.org/powershow/powershow.html <techman41973@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:868d14ca-6f3f-41b8-bd9d-2a90fa717e14@xxxxxx 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
My System Specs

02-28-2008	#3 (permalink)
Brian Tillman n/a posts	Re: Easiest way to transfer outlook 2003 settings (XP) to Outlook 2007 on new vista machine? Chirag <Chirag@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > There is this application called "Windows Easy Transfer" that comes > along with Vista. Its in "All Programs" \| "Accessories" \| "System > Tools" menu. Among other things, it claims to be able to transfer > email settings too. You might want to give it a try. While it claims that, it doesn't work for Outlook. -- Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]
My System Specs

02-28-2008	#4 (permalink)
Brian Tillman n/a posts	Re: Easiest way to transfer outlook 2003 settings (XP) to Outlook 2007 on new vista machine? 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 -- Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]
My System Specs

03-31-2008	#5 (permalink)
Charles W Davis n/a posts	Re: Easiest way to transfer outlook 2003 settings (XP) to Outlook 2007 onnew vista machine? "technoshygirl" <shaw.kylie@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:technoshygirl.375qnc@xxxxxx-mx.tabletquestions.com... Quote: > > What is meant by 'ALWAYS creates a broken mail profile'? I tried to use > Windows Easy Transfer 3 months after getting my new Windows Vista pc > and now I seem to have lost my emails from my new pc in favour of those > transferred from my old pc. Is this permanent or are they still > somewhere on my computer? > > (Sorry to barge in on the original post.) > > > -- > technoshygirl Importing is your problem. Choose Open> Open Outlook Data file... from the File drop down menu. Do NOT IMPORT.
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