Outlook backwards compatibility

[basils57]

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?

 

[skyred5]

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.

 

[kelvin howard]

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

 

[skyred5]

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

 

[basils57]

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