Migration from OL 2010 to 2013
Does anyone have an instruction on how to migrate email accounts (several POP, & IMAP accounts) from one computer running Window 7 and Outlook 2010 to a new computer with Windows 8.1 and Outlook 2013? /PS. Please note that it's not just the .pst files that needs to be moved...
February 17th, 2014 4:38am

Our MVP Diane writed an instruction for this kind of requirement, here is the steps summary and source article.

Step 1: Get Files from Old Computer
Step 2: Put Files on New Computer
Step 3: Create a Profile
Step 4: More Settings
Step 5: Add Old Data File (*.PST)
Step 6: Finishing Touches
Step 7: Signatures & Stationery (and custom dictionary)

http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/config/moving-outlook-to-a-new-computer/

For Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 migration, we may using USMT V.5 (User State Migration Tool) to finish that.

http://blogs.technet.com/b/nepapfe/archive/2013/04/15/using-usmt-v-5-to-migrate-your-profile-data-apps-amp-profile-settings.aspx

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February 18th, 2014 6:13am

Our MVP Diane writed an instruction for this kind of requirement, here is the steps summary and source article.

Step 1: Get Files from Old Computer
Step 2: Put Files on New Computer
Step 3: Create a Profile
Step 4: More Settings
Step 5: Add Old Data File (*.PST)
Step 6: Finishing Touches
Step 7: Signatures & Stationery (and custom dictionary)

http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/config/moving-outlook-to-a-new-computer/

For Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 migration, we may using USMT V.5 (User State Migration Tool) to finish that.

http://blogs.technet.com/b/nepapfe/archive/2013/04/15/using-usmt-v-5-to-migrate-your-profile-data-apps-amp-profile-settings.aspx

Cheers,
Tony Chen
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February 18th, 2014 6:13am

Thanks! Does USMT actually move POP and IMAP account settings in Outlook as well?

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February 18th, 2014 11:05am

In order to migrate the PST files youll need to use a custom XML override. Here is a sample that will gather all PST files from all fixed drives:

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>

<migration urlid="http://www.microsoft.com/migration/1.0/migxmlext/pst">

  <component type="Documents" context="UserAndSystem">

    <displayName>All PST migrated from all fixed drives, regardless of location</displayName>

    <role role="Data">

      <rules>

        <include>

          <objectSet>

            <script>MigXmlHelper.GenerateDrivePatterns ("* [*.pst]", "Fixed")</script>

          </objectSet>

        </include>

      </rules>

    </role>

  </component>

</migration>

 

Paste that into Notepad and save as PST.XML into your USMT folder. When you add that to your scanstate and loadstate command-lines with /i:pst.xml then all fixed drive PST files will be migrated.

 

For more information, please refer to the following Microsoft TechNet blog:

 

USMT, OST, and PST

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2010/02/11/usmt-ost-and-pst.aspx

 

You may also move the .pst files without USMT by following the steps the following Microsoft KB article provided:

 

How to move your personal folders (.pst) file in Outlook

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291636

Ref: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/4ccc7d2d-2b15-4e93-a761-e6b210ca0101/using-usmt-to-migrate-users-profile-and-noticed-that-pst-files-stored-on-the-network-are-migrated?forum=winservergen

February 18th, 2014 11:36am

Once again, it's the account settings that I'm asking about. Not just moving .pst files...

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February 18th, 2014 2:09pm

Thanks! Does USMT actually move POP and IMAP account settings in Outlook as well?

Yes, it could be. Condition is all the mail settings/data file is located in the default path.

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February 20th, 2014 6:02am

Thanks Tony! I shall try with USMT then ;)

*Edit: But the passwords are not migrated, right?


  • Edited by lensv Thursday, February 20, 2014 7:44 AM
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February 20th, 2014 10:42am

Thanks Tony! I shall try with USMT then ;)

*Edit: But the passwords are not migrated, right?


  • Edited by lensv Thursday, February 20, 2014 7:44 AM
February 20th, 2014 10:42am

Sure, user needs to type the password manually in the new machine and then Outlook should remember that.

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February 24th, 2014 5:02am

I haven't had time to look at this until now. concerning this USMT guide...

http://blogs.technet.com/b/nepapfe/archive/2013/04/15/using-usmt-v-5-to-migrate-your-profile-data-apps-amp-profile-settings.aspx

If I understand it correctly it migrates all user data. I just want to move the Outlook files and settings... Is that possible?

March 29th, 2014 6:31pm

I haven't had time to look at this until now. concerning this USMT guide...

http://blogs.technet.com/b/nepapfe/archive/2013/04/15/using-usmt-v-5-to-migrate-your-profile-data-apps-amp-profile-settings.aspx

If I understand it correctly it migrates all user data. I just want to move the Outlook files and settings... Is that possible?

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March 29th, 2014 6:31pm

Any help here would ber appreciated!

April 1st, 2014 3:16am

Any help here would ber appreciated!

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April 1st, 2014 3:16am

Just curious... Has this forum died with the death the of Technet Subscriptions?

April 2nd, 2014 2:50am

Just curious... Has this forum died with the death the of Technet Subscriptions?

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April 2nd, 2014 2:50am

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