Possible 2 Gb limit on PST

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I have been reading prior posts regarding the 2 GB limit on PST file for
some versions of Outlook.

Is this unique to certain Outlook versions or does it pertain to the PST
file structure or both?

I am using Outlook 2007 but the PST file may have been created with an
earlier version of Outlook.

How can I tell about the PST file structure or which version created it?
 
Try right-clicking on the data file (on your folders list), choosing
Properties, then click the "Advanced" button and see if it tells you what
Format it is.

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I have been reading prior posts regarding the 2 GB limit on PST file for
some versions of Outlook.

Is this unique to certain Outlook versions or does it pertain to the PST
file structure or both?

I am using Outlook 2007 but the PST file may have been created with an
earlier version of Outlook.

How can I tell about the PST file structure or which version created it?
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Regarding the PST structure/size limit and Outlook versions, prior to
Outlook 2003, the limit was 2 GB. Outlook 2003 allows you to create PST
files that are compatible with older versions, and hence had the 2 GB limit.
So just because a PST is opened in Outlook 2003 doesn't mean that it
necessarily can support over 2 GB. You have to look at the properties of the
PST from Outlook, as the other replier mentioned.
 
Just want to add to Ben's reply. If the PST is older type, it shows the
following:

Format: Personal Folders File (97-2002)
 
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I have been reading prior posts regarding the 2 GB limit on PST file for
some versions of Outlook.

Is this unique to certain Outlook versions or does it pertain to the PST
file structure or both?

I am using Outlook 2007 but the PST file may have been created with an
earlier version of Outlook.

How can I tell about the PST file structure or which version created it?
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In addition to the above, be aware that if you're still on a
FAT-formatted drive for some reason, the 2GB limit still applies
regardless of what version of Outlook or what PST version you're using.
 
I have been reading prior posts regarding the 2 GB limit on PST file for
some versions of Outlook.

Is this unique to certain Outlook versions or does it pertain to the PST
file structure or both?

I am using Outlook 2007 but the PST file may have been created with an
earlier version of Outlook.

How can I tell about the PST file structure or which version created it?
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Thank you to ALL who replied.

My folder properties shows-- Format: Personal Folders File so I assume
(dangerous I know) that this is the new format and the 2 GB barrier is not a
problem.

And yes, I am on an NTFS drive (not FAT) using VISTA 64-bit.

Again, thank you all for replying. Each of you added a piece to the puzzle.

One less thing to be concerned about. (I had used OE in the past and had
always been very careful about max file size.)

Charlie
 
My folder properties shows-- Format: Personal Folders File so I
assume (dangerous I know) that this is the new format and the 2 GB barrier
is not a problem.
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Yes that should be Unicode format (the new PST format). If you want to be
absolutely sure, copy the PST to another PC. Use Outlook 2002 or older to
open it. The PST fails to open if it's in Unicode format.

Read this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/830336
 
John said:
Yes that should be Unicode format (the new PST format). If you want to be
absolutely sure, copy the PST to another PC. Use Outlook 2002 or older to
open it. The PST fails to open if it's in Unicode format.

Read this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/830336
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Thank you for the link. I am approaching the 2 GB range but do not
anticipate exceeding 20 GB.
 
Microsoft Outlook 2002 and earlier versions limit the size of Personal
Folders (PST) file to 2GB. Whenever the PST file reaches or exceeds
that limit, you will not be able to open or load it any more, or you
cannot add any new data to it. This is called oversized PST file
problem. More detailed information can be found at
http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/2gb-pst.htm

You can use Advanced Outlook Repair to solve the problem, by either
converting it into Outlook 2003 format ( http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/convert-2gb-pst.htm
), or splitting it into smaller pieces ( http://www.datanumen.com/aor/problems/split-2gb-pst.htm
)

http://www.datanumen.com/aor/ contains the detailed information about
Advanced Outlook Repair.

And you can also download a free demo version at http://www.datanumen.com/aor/aor.exe

Alan
 
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