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  #1  
Old March 25th, 2009, 09:05 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Spotlight Kid
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

In answering this, please assume I am technically hopeless! I have a new
Outlook 2007 to install on my laptop (with Vista) which has Outlook 2002 at
present. Is it Ok just to run it and it will overwrite the existing programme
and keep all existing files (emails, address book etc)?

I would wish to back up my existing files first but I'm not sure how to.
Unless this happens automatically, it is not currently done (which I guess is
pretty stupid). I have looked at other messages here and I can't even find
the location of the Outlook programme on my C drive as suggested in some.
Some simple instructions would be appreciated.
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Old March 25th, 2009, 10:32 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Diane Poremsky [MVP]
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

uninstall outlook 2002 first and reboot.

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"Spotlight Kid" Spotlight wrote in message
...
In answering this, please assume I am technically hopeless! I have a new
Outlook 2007 to install on my laptop (with Vista) which has Outlook 2002
at
present. Is it Ok just to run it and it will overwrite the existing
programme
and keep all existing files (emails, address book etc)?

I would wish to back up my existing files first but I'm not sure how to.
Unless this happens automatically, it is not currently done (which I guess
is
pretty stupid). I have looked at other messages here and I can't even find
the location of the Outlook programme on my C drive as suggested in some.
Some simple instructions would be appreciated.


  #3  
Old March 26th, 2009, 12:06 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Spotlight Kid[_2_]
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

I don't know how to do that. Anyway, would that not delete all of my existing
emails and addresses? I did say to assume I knew nothing! If it is relevant,
my Outlook 2002 is part of Microsoft Office XP Small Business but now being
run on Vista. I have just bought the Outlook 2007 upgrade without upgrading
the whole Office programme.

"Diane Poremsky [MVP]" wrote:

uninstall outlook 2002 first and reboot.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

Outlook Tips by email:


Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:


Outlook Tips:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/
Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com

You can access this newsgroup by visiting
http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...s/default.mspx or point your
newsreader to msnews.microsoft.com.


"Spotlight Kid" Spotlight wrote in message
...
In answering this, please assume I am technically hopeless! I have a new
Outlook 2007 to install on my laptop (with Vista) which has Outlook 2002
at
present. Is it Ok just to run it and it will overwrite the existing
programme
and keep all existing files (emails, address book etc)?

I would wish to back up my existing files first but I'm not sure how to.
Unless this happens automatically, it is not currently done (which I guess
is
pretty stupid). I have looked at other messages here and I can't even find
the location of the Outlook programme on my C drive as suggested in some.
Some simple instructions would be appreciated.


  #4  
Old March 26th, 2009, 01:19 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Diane Poremsky [MVP]
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

It's basic installation options - Control panel, add/remove software... find
office (or outlook if you only have outlook) and run the installer wizard,
choosing the uninstall or remove option. Use the custom option to remove
just outlook.

FWIW, if you can return outlook and exchange it for a suite, I'd highly
recommend it. You'll have a better experience. See
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/standalone.htm for missing features.



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Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com

Outlook Tips by email:


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You can access this newsgroup by visiting
http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...s/default.mspx or point your
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"Spotlight Kid" wrote in message
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I don't know how to do that. Anyway, would that not delete all of my
existing
emails and addresses? I did say to assume I knew nothing! If it is
relevant,
my Outlook 2002 is part of Microsoft Office XP Small Business but now
being
run on Vista. I have just bought the Outlook 2007 upgrade without
upgrading
the whole Office programme.

"Diane Poremsky [MVP]" wrote:

uninstall outlook 2002 first and reboot.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

Outlook Tips by email:


Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:


Outlook Tips:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/
Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com

You can access this newsgroup by visiting
http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...s/default.mspx or point
your
newsreader to msnews.microsoft.com.


"Spotlight Kid" Spotlight wrote in
message
...
In answering this, please assume I am technically hopeless! I have a
new
Outlook 2007 to install on my laptop (with Vista) which has Outlook
2002
at
present. Is it Ok just to run it and it will overwrite the existing
programme
and keep all existing files (emails, address book etc)?

I would wish to back up my existing files first but I'm not sure how
to.
Unless this happens automatically, it is not currently done (which I
guess
is
pretty stupid). I have looked at other messages here and I can't even
find
the location of the Outlook programme on my C drive as suggested in
some.
Some simple instructions would be appreciated.


  #5  
Old March 26th, 2009, 02:06 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

"Spotlight Kid" wrote in message
news
Anyway, would that not delete all of my existing emails and addresses?


It shouldn't, but make a backup. See this:
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

  #6  
Old March 28th, 2009, 06:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Spotlight Kid[_2_]
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

I have done the backup of the .pst file OK but cannot work out how to
uninstall Outlook 2002. The programme shows as Microsoft Office Small
Business but I cannot see how to uninstall the individual components. What
happens if I just put the Outlook 2007 CD in the laptop? Would it cause a
problem? If so, I need more info re uninstalling Outlook 2002. Sorry!

"Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

"Spotlight Kid" wrote in message
news
Anyway, would that not delete all of my existing emails and addresses?


It shouldn't, but make a backup. See this:
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]


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Old March 30th, 2009, 09:57 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

"Spotlight Kid" wrote in message
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I have done the backup of the .pst file OK but cannot work out how to
uninstall Outlook 2002. The programme shows as Microsoft Office Small
Business but I cannot see how to uninstall the individual components. What
happens if I just put the Outlook 2007 CD in the laptop? Would it cause a
problem? If so, I need more info re uninstalling Outlook 2002. Sorry!


Sometimes installing a later version will deytect the earlier version (when I
installed Outlook 2007 it did), but it's usually best to uninstall the older
Outlook first. Do you intend to remove all of Office XP or only replace the
Outlook component?
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

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Old March 31st, 2009, 12:36 AM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Spotlight Kid[_2_]
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

I just wish to replace the Outlook component, Brian.

"Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

"Spotlight Kid" wrote in message
...

I have done the backup of the .pst file OK but cannot work out how to
uninstall Outlook 2002. The programme shows as Microsoft Office Small
Business but I cannot see how to uninstall the individual components. What
happens if I just put the Outlook 2007 CD in the laptop? Would it cause a
problem? If so, I need more info re uninstalling Outlook 2002. Sorry!


Sometimes installing a later version will deytect the earlier version (when I
installed Outlook 2007 it did), but it's usually best to uninstall the older
Outlook first. Do you intend to remove all of Office XP or only replace the
Outlook component?
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]


  #9  
Old March 31st, 2009, 04:48 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

"Spotlight Kid" wrote in message
...

I just wish to replace the Outlook component, Brian.


Then in Add/Remove Programs, select Office XP and click Change. Select
Add/Remove Features. Locate Outlook and change the icon to say "Not
available". Finish out the wizard and Outloook 2002 will be removed. You can
then install Outlook 2007.
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

  #10  
Old March 31st, 2009, 06:16 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook.installation
Spotlight Kid[_2_]
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Default Install Outlook 2007 to replace Outlook 2002

Office XP is not on the listed programmes in Add/Remove, possibly because I
am now using Vista with Office XP? I need to know how to get to the Change
option. Thanks.

"Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:

"Spotlight Kid" wrote in message
...

I just wish to replace the Outlook component, Brian.


Then in Add/Remove Programs, select Office XP and click Change. Select
Add/Remove Features. Locate Outlook and change the icon to say "Not
available". Finish out the wizard and Outloook 2002 will be removed. You can
then install Outlook 2007.
--
Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]


 




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