How do I import/export to/from Outlook 2003 to Outlook 2003?

[Guest]

I want to export all settings/email/contacts from an existing outlook 2003 to
a new instance outlook 2003. Provisions are made to do outlook express as
well as other email programs but not from outlook to outlook.
Or do I have to export everything as pst. files and then import the pst.
files?
Thanks for any assistance

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Never export to transfer Outlook data.
Just copy and reuse your data file.
The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's where all the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx