Outlook 2003 Beta Data File Won't Open

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My Outlook 2003 beta expired. I reloaded my Outlook XP
and it can't open the data file. I also set back the date
on the computer and reinstalled the 2003 beta but the
file still won't open. HELP!
 
My hunch (and I wasn't involved with the beta) is that Outlook 2003 PST
files are different than Outlook XP Files? Take a look at the
documentation that you were given when you started your participation in
the Beta program. You'll also probably read in that documentation that
the Beta program has ended by now. My hunch is that you'll need to buy
a copy of Outlook 2003?

Hope this is useful to you. Let us know.

rms
 
You are correct. The 2003 .pst file is different.
However, I set the system date prior to the beta's
expiration and installed the beta on another machine.
This installation functions perfectly; however, when I
try to import a copy of yesterday's data file, I get the
incompatibility message. I need my data!
 
Did you install the Technical Refresh as well? Outlook 2003 BETA can't open
Outlook 2003 BETA+TR pst-files.
Once you've got it open you can downgrade your pst-file in the following
manner;
http://www.sparnaaij.net/howto/downgradefromoutlook2003.htm

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I'm also having a lot of problems switching back to
Outlook XP! Including deleting rules and send/receive
email!!!

Go to the folder where the data files .pst are loaded and
check each one out. you can load them manually from the
File Open dialog
 
PST files can be read with Outlook 2000. I have the same
problem after installing O2003 beta reverting to 2000,
but I can use the PST on another computer. If someone
has another suggestion... Thanks
 
You'll need to install the BETA+TR again then and follow instructions
provided in;
http://www.sparnaaij.net/howto/downgradefromoutlook2003.htm

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When you try to install the final release (demo) it will uninstall the BETA
first. Later you can easily upgrade to the final release. Upgrade will go
smooth but you might need to recreate your mail profile after the upgrade
from Outlook 2000 to Outlook 2003. This will also remove all the old
registrykeys of your profile. To recreate your profile;
Control Panel-> Mail-> button Show Profiles...

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MsTee said:
I am uninstalling 2003 as well and returning to 2000 that is UNLESS.....

At the Visual Basic seminar I got a set of office 2k3 evaluation for 120
days... any idea if I can install over the existing beta ? Would I have to
do a msi registry clean first? any advice or comments on the workability of
this? (yes I have to budget and I figure 4 months would give me some time to
get my ducks in a row for the cash outlay ;) or how would anyone else handle
it?

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You'll need to install the BETA+TR again then and follow instructions
provided in;
http://www.sparnaaij.net/howto/downgradefromoutlook2003.htm

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Well I always make a back-up of my pst-file before upgrading/reinstalling
but never needed it (knock on wood). Your profile should migrate nicely and
even when you delete your mailprofile you won't delete your pst-file.

Thanks for visiting my site and the congrats! ;-)

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MsTee said:
Thanks Roady, I was hoping you would say that!! whewww
So to confirm, I will just install the demo and you are saying I should or
should not save the pst files from 2003 (probably just in case...?)
You think that it wont be disturbed if it deletes the beta and reinstalls
the demo?

I am trying not to go the 2000 route at this time.. so not too worried about
the format just yet.

BTW... nice site and congrats on the mvp designation....



--
Tania Beyer [494512]
Athlon 1.9/1G Ram - XP Pro SP2 - Upgrade
message news:%[email protected]...
When you try to install the final release (demo) it will uninstall the
BETA
first. Later you can easily upgrade to the final release. Upgrade will go
smooth but you might need to recreate your mail profile after the upgrade
from Outlook 2000 to Outlook 2003. This will also remove all the old
registrykeys of your profile. To recreate your profile;
Control Panel-> Mail-> button Show Profiles...

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of time
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Heya Roady

Everything worked like a charm. Just as you said. The trial went on with
nfp's. PST were backed up and as you said weren't needed. Nothing to do but
stick in the disks and wait for it to finish.. What a dream!! back to the
real date now.... lol.

--
Tania Beyer [494512]
Athlon 1.9/1G Ram - XP Pro SP2 - Upgrade
Roady said:
Well I always make a back-up of my pst-file before upgrading/reinstalling
but never needed it (knock on wood). Your profile should migrate nicely
and
even when you delete your mailprofile you won't delete your pst-file.

Thanks for visiting my site and the congrats! ;-)

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MsTee said:
Thanks Roady, I was hoping you would say that!! whewww
So to confirm, I will just install the demo and you are saying I should
or
should not save the pst files from 2003 (probably just in case...?)
You think that it wont be disturbed if it deletes the beta and reinstalls
the demo?

I am trying not to go the 2000 route at this time.. so not too worried about
the format just yet.

BTW... nice site and congrats on the mvp designation....



--
Tania Beyer [494512]
Athlon 1.9/1G Ram - XP Pro SP2 - Upgrade
message news:%[email protected]...
When you try to install the final release (demo) it will uninstall the
BETA
first. Later you can easily upgrade to the final release. Upgrade will go
smooth but you might need to recreate your mail profile after the upgrade
from Outlook 2000 to Outlook 2003. This will also remove all the old
registrykeys of your profile. To recreate your profile;
Control Panel-> Mail-> button Show Profiles...

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I am uninstalling 2003 as well and returning to 2000 that is UNLESS.....

At the Visual Basic seminar I got a set of office 2k3 evaluation for 120
days... any idea if I can install over the existing beta ? Would I
have
to
do a msi registry clean first? any advice or comments on the workability
of
this? (yes I have to budget and I figure 4 months would give me some time
to
get my ducks in a row for the cash outlay ;) or how would anyone else
handle
it?

--
Tania Beyer [494512]
Athlon 1.9/1G Ram - XP Pro SP2 - Upgrade
in
message You'll need to install the BETA+TR again then and follow
instructions
provided in;
http://www.sparnaaij.net/howto/downgradefromoutlook2003.htm

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"Roady [MVP]" <newsgroups_DELETE_@_DELETE_sparnaaij_NO_._SPAM_net>
wrote
in
message Did you install the Technical Refresh as well? Outlook 2003 BETA
can't
open
Outlook 2003 BETA+TR pst-files.
Once you've got it open you can downgrade your pst-file in the
following
manner;
http://www.sparnaaij.net/howto/downgradefromoutlook2003.htm


I have the same problem. I uninstalled the Beta 2 TR then tried to
access
my
files on a pc running Office 2003 Release and got this error!
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Good to hear things went smootly and welcome to 2004 ;-)

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MsTee said:
Heya Roady

Everything worked like a charm. Just as you said. The trial went on with
nfp's. PST were backed up and as you said weren't needed. Nothing to do but
stick in the disks and wait for it to finish.. What a dream!! back to the
real date now.... lol.

--
Tania Beyer [494512]
Athlon 1.9/1G Ram - XP Pro SP2 - Upgrade
message news:[email protected]...
Well I always make a back-up of my pst-file before upgrading/reinstalling
but never needed it (knock on wood). Your profile should migrate nicely
and
even when you delete your mailprofile you won't delete your pst-file.

Thanks for visiting my site and the congrats! ;-)

--
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MsTee said:
Thanks Roady, I was hoping you would say that!! whewww
So to confirm, I will just install the demo and you are saying I should
or
should not save the pst files from 2003 (probably just in case...?)
You think that it wont be disturbed if it deletes the beta and reinstalls
the demo?

I am trying not to go the 2000 route at this time.. so not too worried about
the format just yet.

BTW... nice site and congrats on the mvp designation....
Click to expand...
wrote
in
message When you try to install the final release (demo) it will uninstall the
BETA
first. Later you can easily upgrade to the final release. Upgrade
Click to expand...
will
go
smooth but you might need to recreate your mail profile after the upgrade
from Outlook 2000 to Outlook 2003. This will also remove all the old
registrykeys of your profile. To recreate your profile;
Control Panel-> Mail-> button Show Profiles...

--
Roady [MVP]
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Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office related News
Also Outlook FAQ, How To's, Downloads and more...

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I am uninstalling 2003 as well and returning to 2000 that is UNLESS.....

At the Visual Basic seminar I got a set of office 2k3 evaluation for 120
days... any idea if I can install over the existing beta ? Would I
have
to
do a msi registry clean first? any advice or comments on the workability
of
this? (yes I have to budget and I figure 4 months would give me some time
to
get my ducks in a row for the cash outlay ;) or how would anyone else
handle
it?

--
Tania Beyer [494512]
Athlon 1.9/1G Ram - XP Pro SP2 - Upgrade
in
message You'll need to install the BETA+TR again then and follow
instructions
provided in;
http://www.sparnaaij.net/howto/downgradefromoutlook2003.htm

--
Roady [MVP]
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Click to expand...
from
the
address when mailing)
Click to expand...
wrote
in
message Did you install the Technical Refresh as well? Outlook 2003 BETA
can't
open
Outlook 2003 BETA+TR pst-files.
Once you've got it open you can downgrade your pst-file in the
following
manner;
http://www.sparnaaij.net/howto/downgradefromoutlook2003.htm


I have the same problem. I uninstalled the Beta 2 TR then tried to
access
my
files on a pc running Office 2003 Release and got this error!
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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