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Migrate Outlook from XP to Windows 7
Do you want to migrate Outlook data from Windows XP to Windows 7?
You can migrate all your Outlook data from Windows XP to Windows 7 using Migrate Outlook software
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Migrate Outlook from XP to Windows 7
Most of the Windows XP users are now slowly but surely shifting from Windows XP to Windows 7. This is because, Windows 7 provides more interactive and enhanced features than Windows XP. Many users are opting to install Windows 7 in place of the already existing Windows XP operating system, while others are keeping both the operating systems, by installing them on different partitions of the same system. Along with a change in operating system, some users also prefer to upgrade to a newer version of Outlook.
While migrating Outlook data from Windows XP to Windows 7, we can have the following four scenarios as shown below,
- Migrating from Outlook 2003 on XP to Outlook 2003 on Windows 7: In this scenario, we are migrating data from one operating system toanother but the version of Outlook is the same. Since the Outlook version is the same, Migration is possible. All you need to do, is to backup your Outlook data, copy the backup file into the Windows 7 operating system, and use the Restore option to restore all your Outlook data.
- Migrating from Outlook 2003 on XP to Outlook 2007 on Windows 7: In this scenario, both the operating systems and the version of Outlook is different. Since the Registry Settings is different for different versions of Outlook, Migration is essential and can be performed in the same way, as it was done in the previous case.
- Migrating from Outlook 2007 on XP to Outlook 2007 on Windows 7: This is similar to the first scenario, except for the fact that instead of Outlook 2003, we are using Outlook 2007. All the steps are the same as stated in the first case.
- Migrating from Outlook 2007 on XP to Outlook 2003 on Windows 7: This is one case in which Migration cannot be performed. This is because you cannot Migrate Outlook data from a latest version to a previous version of Outlook. Therefore, if we try to Migrate Outlook data from the 2007 to the 2003 version, it would impossible in this case.
For the first three scenarios , you can make use of Migrate Outlook software. This software not only lets you migrate Outlook data between two operating systems or two versions of Outlook, but also lets you migrate Outlook data between two PCs with ease.
You can use the steps given below, to migrate all your Outlook data,
Step 1: Run the software, by double clicking the desktop shortcut, or by selecting the icon from the Programs list in the Start Menu. The Main window gets displayed, as shown in Figure a. Click on the Migrate button, as shown in the figure.
Figure a: Main window
Step 2: Once you click the Migrate button, opens the Migration window, as shown in Figure b. You need to select the backup file that you would like to migrate, by using the Browse button. Enter the password in the security check box (if you have secured your backup file earlier, with a password), and then click on the Next button to go to the next step.
Figure b: Select Backup file to Migrate
Step 3: Once you click the Next button, a new window to select the items to migrate, gets displayed, as shown in Figure c. Select the items that you wish to migrate, and then click the Next button.
Figure c: Select items to Migrate
Step 4: Once you click the Next button, the software proceeds with the migration process. Once the Migration process is complte, the Migration summary is displayed as shown in Figure d.
Figure d: Migration Summary
