Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on my
hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these leftovers
from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't need them?
Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz

Only if you have made sure your current Outlook profile isn't using any of
them.

--
Russ Valentine
"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on my
hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these leftovers
from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't need them?
Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz

Hi russ,

thanks for the information. the one mailbox file is under documents and
settings administrator. The outlook pst file is under documents and
settings my name local settings.
"Russ Valentine" wrote in message
...
Only if you have made sure your current Outlook profile isn't using any of
them.

--
Russ Valentine
"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on
my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't
need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz

Within Outlook, Personal Folders, rt click, Properties.....check the path
And since you upgraded, also check what it states in Format, if it states
97 - 2002 there are some other things you need to do.


"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi russ,

thanks for the information. the one mailbox file is under documents and
settings administrator. The outlook pst file is under documents and
settings my name local settings.
"Russ Valentine" wrote in message
...
Only if you have made sure your current Outlook profile isn't using any
of them.

--
Russ Valentine
"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on
my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't
need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz

You need to check the path to your PST files in Outlook to see which you are
using. If you have more than one Outlook profile, check in each.
--
Russ Valentine
"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi russ,

thanks for the information. the one mailbox file is under documents and
settings administrator. The outlook pst file is under documents and
settings my name local settings.
"Russ Valentine" wrote in message
...
Only if you have made sure your current Outlook profile isn't using any
of them.

--
Russ Valentine
"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on
my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't
need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz

I'd open them in outlook using file, open, outlook data file and verify the
contents are not needed. Only then would I delete it from the hard drive.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:


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Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
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"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on my
hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these leftovers
from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't need them?
Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz

Hi DL,


I have a stupid question. How do I get to the properties to find the path
to my pst files. I forgot to mention that I am blind and use a screen
reader. I don't use a conventional mouse. Is there any easy way to view
the properties? thanks for any help.
"DL" wrote in message
...
Within Outlook, Personal Folders, rt click, Properties.....check the path
And since you upgraded, also check what it states in Format, if it states
97 - 2002 there are some other things you need to do.


"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi russ,

thanks for the information. the one mailbox file is under documents and
settings administrator. The outlook pst file is under documents and
settings my name local settings.
"Russ Valentine" wrote in message
...
Only if you have made sure your current Outlook profile isn't using any
of them.

--
Russ Valentine
"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on
my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't
need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz

I'm not sure how a screen reader works, but the Properties for your PST file
reside in the context menu (R click menu) of the root folder in your Outlook
profile (usually called "Personal Folders" or "Outlook Today"). The
"Advanced" Button will then expose the name of the file, including the path
statement.
--
Russ Valentine
"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi DL,


I have a stupid question. How do I get to the properties to find the path
to my pst files. I forgot to mention that I am blind and use a screen
reader. I don't use a conventional mouse. Is there any easy way to view
the properties? thanks for any help.
"DL" wrote in message
...
Within Outlook, Personal Folders, rt click, Properties.....check the path
And since you upgraded, also check what it states in Format, if it states
97 - 2002 there are some other things you need to do.


"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi russ,

thanks for the information. the one mailbox file is under documents and
settings administrator. The outlook pst file is under documents and
settings my name local settings.
"Russ Valentine" wrote in message
...
Only if you have made sure your current Outlook profile isn't using any
of them.

--
Russ Valentine
"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed
on my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003
doesn't need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz

Hi Diane,

What I did was put the files in the re-cycle bin and so far nothing has gone
wrong. For some reason I can't find a way to view the path to the current
files.
"Diane Poremsky [MVP]" wrote in message
...
I'd open them in outlook using file, open, outlook data file and verify
the contents are not needed. Only then would I delete it from the hard
drive.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:


EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:


Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072


"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on
my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't
need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz

I forget which Windows version you are using - if its vista, the default
path is
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

on windows xp, its
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook

just replace 'username' with your windows account name. These folders are
hidden in windows but if you use the full path, you should see the contents
easily.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:


EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:


Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072


"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi Diane,

What I did was put the files in the re-cycle bin and so far nothing has
gone wrong. For some reason I can't find a way to view the path to the
current files.
"Diane Poremsky [MVP]" wrote in message
...
I'd open them in outlook using file, open, outlook data file and verify
the contents are not needed. Only then would I delete it from the hard
drive.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com/

Outlook Tips by email:


EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:


Poll: What version of Outlook do you use?
http://forums.slipstick.com/showthread.php?t=27072


"Gary Metzler" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am using outlook 2003. I updated it from outlook 2000. I noticed on
my hard drive that there are several mailbox.pst files. Are these
leftovers from outlook 2000? Can I delete them if outlook 2003 doesn't
need them? Thanks for any help.

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger:
Skype name: garymetz