Importing .PST into Outlook Internet configuration

[David D.]

(XP Home, Win 2000 Pro, Office 2000 Pro)

Can the data from a *.PST based Outlook configuration be ported to a *.FAV
based Outlook configuration? I am only using POP3 based mail, and when I
rebuild my system, I want to install Outlook with a smaller footprint. I
want to retain all folders and their contents, all accounts, Rule Wizard
rules, address books, etc.

- David

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Of course not.
Why would you use a FAV file?

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

 

[David D.]

Thanks, Russ.

- David

 

[David D.]

Of course not.
Why would you use a FAV file?

If you tell the setup wizard that your only mail server is POP3, then it
creates a .FAV file, but no .PST file. I will check out your links to get
a better understanding.

- David

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Not so. PST files are always created when you use Internet mail accounts.
What makes you think otherwise?

 

[David D.]

Russ,

Thank you for the references. The most useful was the slipstick.com,
which described each of the Outlook-related files.

My reference to the FAV file was emperical, and I see now that it is only
related to the Outlook shortcut bar. When I configured Outlook for
Internet Mail Only, it did not generate a .PST file; it only generated a
..FAV file. When I reconfigured it for additional services, then it
generated a .PST file.

- David

Of course not.
Why would you use a FAV file?

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


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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

(XP Home, Win 2000 Pro, Office 2000 Pro)

Can the data from a *.PST based Outlook configuration be ported to a *.FAV
based Outlook configuration? I am only using POP3 based mail, and when I
rebuild my system, I want to install Outlook with a smaller footprint. I
want to retain all folders and their contents, all accounts, Rule Wizard
rules, address books, etc.

- David

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

When the PST file is created will depend on your version and mail support
mode.
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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

Russ,

Thank you for the references. The most useful was the slipstick.com,
which described each of the Outlook-related files.

My reference to the FAV file was emperical, and I see now that it is
only
related to the Outlook shortcut bar. When I configured Outlook for
Internet Mail Only, it did not generate a .PST file; it only generated a
.FAV file. When I reconfigured it for additional services, then it
generated a .PST file.

- David

Of course not.
Why would you use a FAV file?

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


--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]

(XP Home, Win 2000 Pro, Office 2000 Pro)

Can the data from a *.PST based Outlook configuration be ported to a *.FAV
based Outlook configuration? I am only using POP3 based mail, and
when I
rebuild my system, I want to install Outlook with a smaller footprint. I
want to retain all folders and their contents, all accounts, Rule
Wizard
rules, address books, etc.

- David