How do I get Outlook 2003 to work with Windows 7?

I have a new computer with Windows 7 pre-installed. Can't get Office 2003
Small Business but specifically Outlook 2003, to work. When I try to open I
get the following error message :

Unable to open your default e-mail folder. Outlook could not start because a
data file to send and receive mail could not be found. To add a data file,
such as a personal folder file, douible click the mail icon in windows
control panel.

I've tried to do taht withour any success at all so any suggestions very
welcome!!!

Many thanks
--
Vosk

Was there a preinstalled Trial of Office, that you failed to uninstall
first?
What happens when you use the Mail applet to configure your mail account &
add a data file?

"Vosk" wrote in message
...
I have a new computer with Windows 7 pre-installed. Can't get Office 2003
Small Business but specifically Outlook 2003, to work. When I try to open
I
get the following error message :

Unable to open your default e-mail folder. Outlook could not start because
a
data file to send and receive mail could not be found. To add a data file,
such as a personal folder file, douible click the mail icon in windows
control panel.

I've tried to do taht withour any success at all so any suggestions very
welcome!!!

Many thanks
--
Vosk

Originally Posted by DL[_3_]

Was there a preinstalled Trial of Office, that you failed to uninstall
first?
What happens when you use the Mail applet to configure your mail account &
add a data file?

"Vosk" wrote in message
...
I have a new computer with Windows 7 pre-installed. Can't get Office 2003
Small Business but specifically Outlook 2003, to work. When I try to open
I
get the following error message :

Unable to open your default e-mail folder. Outlook could not start because
a
data file to send and receive mail could not be found. To add a data file,
such as a personal folder file, douible click the mail icon in windows
control panel.

I've tried to do taht withour any success at all so any suggestions very
welcome!!!

Many thanks
--
Vosk

Hello DL[_3_],

It should work, you just need to search for your "pst" file. Search for "*.pst" without the quotes. Then install it in control panel under "mail".


Have you checked compatibility?
Just an FYI for you.

It is always best to check with the software manufacturer FIRST. They will tell you if they have tested the product and the version, as well as whether or not it will work with Windows 7.
Check out the Windows 7 Compatibility site: (There you will find out about hardware and software compatibility.)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/com...s/default.aspx
There is a pulldown from which you can choose "hardware" and "software".

There are also some great articles, instructional videos and such to help with your Windows 7 at our Springboard site:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/default.aspx

In any event a lot of the times, Vista drivers will work in lieu of Windows 7 drivers, however, it's not 100%!

As stated previously, it's best to have the Windows 7 certified drivers installed.

Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum located here http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...egory/w7itpro/ . It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You may want to check the threads available there for additional assitance and support.

Thanks again,
John M.
Microsoft Windows Client Support