Could someone be so kind as to recommend the proper method to copy a 2003
PST file to a new computer with a new install of Outlook 2003. (Internet
mail only)

I have copied the old PST files, and moved a copy over to the new computer.

I still don't get it after reading a few recommendations.

I tried File | Import | Other Program | Pst file.

However, that corrupted my contacts folder. It disappeared. I read here
that Import was not a good idea. (I've since repaired that and started
over)



The best method I think is that you open you old PST folder in Outlook, and
copy the items over to your new PST file.



The problem I have with this is with calendar items. I display all the
calendar items as a list, and copy. When I paste them over into the new PST
file, it works, but items with recurrence (Ie birthdays, etc) get dropped.
What I mean is that the birthday gets copied, but it is not set up as a
yearly recurrence. All items with a recurrence have the recurrence dropped
when copied. :(



So, after all these years with Outlook, I'm still in the dark as to moving
over old data into a new instance of a PST file. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.



By the way, what does Import | PST file do anyway if it is not recommended?



Another quick question if I may? In my Outlook "2002" book, I read that you
can tell how Outlook is set up by going to Help | About Outlook. (Internet
mail, or something else.)

However, I don't see that with Outlook 2003. Where did they move that
information? Can't find it anywhere?

Thanks again for any help.


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Dana
Outlook 2003 (Internet mail only...I think)