Hi Rick,
Thanks for not typing any cuss words that might be running through your mind right now ... we try to keep this Group "family friendly" :)
As Vincent mentioned, Microsoft changed the file format of Outlook somewhere along the way, and as you did not mention which versions you are using, it's possible that is one difficulty you are seeing.
Another problem is that you are NOT the owner of the original files under Windows 7, regardless of whether you are the Administrator or not. You need to "take Ownership".
You will need to copy the file onto your hard drive to do this. Then, in Windows 7, right click it and click Properties, then Security, then Advanced, then the Owner tab.
You'll see the Current Owner, and you should see your username in the Change Owner to box.
Change the Owner to your username and OK your way out. (If you don't see your username, click the Edit button)
As far as exporting your messages, I would not bother with that. Just find the .pst file and copy it to the new computer, change Ownership to you, then Import the messages.
let us know if it still does not work. We'll fix it.
rogerX
--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Vincent Winterling" <vincewinterling@...> wrote:
>
> You don't mention the version of Outlook you're using on W7 or what version
> your transferring from. That might be important.
>
> I have been a long-standing Outlook user since Outlook 97. Never once used
> their tools to move pst files. In my own case I copy files across a SOHO
> network. That said, you can copy the pst from one location to another using
> flash drives. What I would do is place the new pst where you want it (e.g.,
> I move the pst to a separate partition for ease of backup and location and
> because if you copy / move your pst it likes to go to the same directory
> wherever it's copied.)
>
> When you open Outlook you'll have to instruct it where to find the new pst
> once it's copied. If you adopt the default settings for 2010 they've moved
> it to My Documents.
>
> Unhide your files as the pst is hidden by default.
>
> Once you get setup be sure and download the backup app for outlook. It's a
> lifesaver.
>
> http://bit.ly/suRTgD
>
> You'll have to tweak the registry but it's an easy in-and-out of the
> registry. Backup the registry first before doing anything to it.
>
> On a cd / dvd the default is read-only despite whatever is checked or not.
>
> Can't comment on problem one.
>
> Vincent Winterling
> Vineland, NJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick
> Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 5:25 PM
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Transfer outlook files between computers not
> work
>
> This is gonna be long. I'll try to hold my tongue so I don't go off swearing
> too badly.
>
> Once again, Microsoft's instructions are krap. I'm trying to transfer my
> existing outlook .pst file from my XP to my Win 7. MS's instructions said to
> use the export function in XP's outlook to create a backup which I can then
> import on the Win 7. Tried that. The file on the XP in the applications
> folder shows 43mg. The size of the export file I sent to a thumb drive is
> 69mg. That's problem one that I don't understand.
> So, with thumb drive in hand, I went to the Win 7 machine. Went into Outlook
> thereon. Did Outlook >file >Open >import. The dialog box among others, had a
> line that said "import from another program (pst)". Clicked on that and got
> messsge "Outlook data file (pst)is already in use in current profile." Ergo,
> I can't import my backup. That's problem 2.
> Next, another instruction said to copy the application file by name to a
> backup CD. Did so. Couldn't open the backup file because the message was the
> file could only be opened by Outlook. When I went to Outlook and tried to
> open the pst backup on the CD, message said I didn't have access to the
> file. Told me to find someone with access to it. BS. I am the administrator
> on BOTH the XP and the W7. I can't get properties on the CD file to see if
> it's read-only because properties isn't an option on the backup.pst file.
> Once again, MS is OVER protecting everything to such an extent that I'll
> never get the file transferred.
>
> Any suggestion?
>
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