Outlook backwards compatibility


  1. Posts : 150
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
       #1

    Outlook backwards compatibility


    I've found Office 2013 too unstable in Excel and Outlook and intend to revert back to Office 2010 with which I had no issues.

    However my question concerns the .pst files, will they transfer back OK? In O'2013 I have noted that they are in a different location, so is it just a case of doing the usual export/import operation?
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  2. Posts : 73
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2

    yup, there won't be any issues in downgrading your office version. Just need to point Outlook 2010 the location to your pst files. I'm presuming your term pst files = archive files.

    Once you have uninstalled office 2013, open up Control Panel > Mail > Data files.

    If you don't see your pst files there, you can click on "Add" to tell Outlook where your pst files are.
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  3. Posts : 9
    Windows 64 bit
       #3

    Hi Basils57,

    In addition of Sky suggestion, I would like to define the default path of Outlook Data File in Outlook 2013 (with Windows 7):

    Location of PST File: drive:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

    Note: Make visible all the hidden folders after reaching at the Outlook Folder.

    You can also create backup of entire Data File using Export function (as you said). As I personally think, a user should always create a backup while doing such things.

    Feel free to respond back for further assistance!!!

    Thanks
    Clark Kent
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  4. Posts : 73
    Windows 10 Pro
       #4

    kelvin howard said:
    Hi Basils57,

    In addition of Sky suggestion, I would like to define the default path of Outlook Data File in Outlook 2013 (with Windows 7):

    Location of PST File: drive:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

    Note: Make visible all the hidden folders after reaching at the Outlook Folder.

    You can also create backup of entire Data File using Export function (as you said). As I personally think, a user should always create a backup while doing such things.

    Feel free to respond back for further assistance!!!

    Thanks
    Clark Kent
    Just a slight correction; location of PST/archive files is at Documents\Outlook Files folder.
    The other location that you've mention is correct, for outlook 2010 and below.

    source: Introduction to Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost) - Outlook
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  5. Posts : 150
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks for the help guys - transferred as sweet as a nut!
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