how to increase default file size limit in outlook 2002 to make that bigger than 2 GB ?
Hello,
I am using microsoft outlook 2002 as email client for web based email users ( Not Exchange server ) -
user's email data (.pst) file now reached its limit size of 2.00 GB - i want to increase that one - in outlook 2003 and 2007 there is facility of increasing the size by editing registry entries - but in 2002 i think something should be there but cant find out .
so if someone can help me out to resolve the issue by increasing the size
thanks
I am using microsoft outlook 2002 as email client for web based email users ( Not Exchange server ) -
user's email data (.pst) file now reached its limit size of 2.00 GB - i want to increase that one - in outlook 2003 and 2007 there is facility of increasing the size by editing registry entries - but in 2002 i think something should be there but cant find out .
so if someone can help me out to resolve the issue by increasing the size
thanks
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Upgrade to Office 2003 or better. The 2GB limitation is only on Outlook 2002 and before...
Also to fight the 2GB limit issues, you can use a Outlook 2002 Hotfix that prevents users from adding data once the file size reaches 1.82GB.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304863
Cheers
Nitin
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304863
Cheers
Nitin
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>>This is not very wise to have a pst greater than 2 GB...
edit: This is not very wise to have a pst greater than 2 GB in Outlook 2003...
edit: This is not very wise to have a pst greater than 2 GB in Outlook 2003...
>>edit: This is not very wise to have a pst greater than 2 GB in Outlook 2003...
reedit: This is not very wise to have a pst greater than 2 GB in Outlook 2002...
damn i want to be fast so i make typos...hmm...:)
reedit: This is not very wise to have a pst greater than 2 GB in Outlook 2002...
damn i want to be fast so i make typos...hmm...:)
Hahahaha I am loving it ;-) !
!!!.....You are right it is not advisable...thats why I gave the hotfix. Also in Outlook 2002 if it reaches 2GB, you can be rest assured it is already gone...why wait to let it go beyond 2GB ;-) !!
!!!.....You are right it is not advisable...thats why I gave the hotfix. Also in Outlook 2002 if it reaches 2GB, you can be rest assured it is already gone...why wait to let it go beyond 2GB ;-) !!
I need points...I need points...:)
Hello techsysnet,
I agree with the previous posts that what you ask cannot be done. If upgrading is not viable then you need a workaround of some kind.
In this case you can add additional PSTs. For instance to take last years emails or emails from 'fred' or anything that makes sense for your use.
Adding a PST to move some mails across to, the process is something along the lines of:
1. Click File and select Data File Management.
2. Under the Data Files tab, click Add.
3. Select the desired type of data file.
4. Click OK.
5. In the new window, browse to the location that the file will be saved.
6. In the File name box, type the name for file.
7. Click OK.
8. In the Create Microsoft Personal Folders dialog box, type the name that will be displayed in Outlook for the data file in the Name box.
9. Click OK.
10. Click the Close button in the Account Settings dialog box.
Regards,
Chris
I agree with the previous posts that what you ask cannot be done. If upgrading is not viable then you need a workaround of some kind.
In this case you can add additional PSTs. For instance to take last years emails or emails from 'fred' or anything that makes sense for your use.
Adding a PST to move some mails across to, the process is something along the lines of:
1. Click File and select Data File Management.
2. Under the Data Files tab, click Add.
3. Select the desired type of data file.
4. Click OK.
5. In the new window, browse to the location that the file will be saved.
6. In the File name box, type the name for file.
7. Click OK.
8. In the Create Microsoft Personal Folders dialog box, type the name that will be displayed in Outlook for the data file in the Name box.
9. Click OK.
10. Click the Close button in the Account Settings dialog box.
Regards,
Chris
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Hello everybody,
thanks for comment - i have gone through all -
i started implementing the solutions -
i cant decrease the size so i decided to go for outlook 2003 as i am having problem now in opening the existing pst file.
i tried to import the file in outlook 2003 and still having message of file size -
because of 2.00 GB file size - outlook 2003 also gave me message for file size and couldnt import -
anything i need to change in registry to enable the big size acceptance - as i need to open the file once to minimize the size as well
thanks
ajay
thanks for comment - i have gone through all -
i started implementing the solutions -
i cant decrease the size so i decided to go for outlook 2003 as i am having problem now in opening the existing pst file.
i tried to import the file in outlook 2003 and still having message of file size -
because of 2.00 GB file size - outlook 2003 also gave me message for file size and couldnt import -
anything i need to change in registry to enable the big size acceptance - as i need to open the file once to minimize the size as well
thanks
ajay
Did you initially create a pst using the 203 format NOT compatibility with earlier versions?
Chris
Chris
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pst i am using is from outlook 2002 - so must be in ansi format
Hi,
Yes convert that to UNicode.....
Cheeers
Nitin
Yes convert that to UNicode.....
Cheeers
Nitin
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Sorry Nitin ... the comment was of course directed at ajay and not you!
Chris
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hi chris
i created new pst and not trying to import from old pst but its giving size problem errow - as it reached its max file limit - delete some data -
but how can i delete data without opening up the pst ?
i created new pst and not trying to import from old pst but its giving size problem errow - as it reached its max file limit - delete some data -
but how can i delete data without opening up the pst ?
You need to move some data from the old PST to the new one and then after doing so the old one can be compacted, (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289987) to reduce the size enough to avoid it failing.
Whether you move old stuff to the new PST and continue with the current pst as you inbound location is a matter for yourself. But you do need at the least to get teh new down to significantly below th elimit.
Chris
Whether you move old stuff to the new PST and continue with the current pst as you inbound location is a matter for yourself. But you do need at the least to get teh new down to significantly below th elimit.
Chris
No worries Chris :-) !! I understand !!
Cheers
Nitin
Cheers
Nitin
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hello
can someone help me out in finding software to convert pre-outlook-2003 pst file from ansi to unicode ?
can someone help me out in finding software to convert pre-outlook-2003 pst file from ansi to unicode ?
Oops, a quick scroll back shows NITIN posted that earlier.
Chris
Chris
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hello chris / nitin
i had tried that tool but no luck - iand as i can topen the current pst so how can i copy the data to other pst? got stuck with this problem - pls suggest something
i had tried that tool but no luck - iand as i can topen the current pst so how can i copy the data to other pst? got stuck with this problem - pls suggest something
YOu cannot open the PST ... i.e. have you now overrun the potential space allocation such that it doesn't open at all? ... f so then check out:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296088
Chris
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296088
Chris