The exporting was done just to be sure if for any reason Outlook 2016 does not show your emails, you can import the backed up PST files manually. Outlook 2016 should find your PST files and all your mail items should be there.
#Upgrade to outlook 2016 from 2007 install
#Upgrade to outlook 2016 from 2007 upgrade
Of course, as in computing you need to always be prepared for unwanted and surprising outcome, I would do the version upgrade like this: When you then install Office 2016 (O365) and launch Outlook 2016 first time, it should pick up the previous PST files automatically. 2.1.1 Outlook 2002 2.1.2 Outlook 2003 2.1.3 Outlook 2007 2.1.4 Outlook 2010 2.1.5 Outlook 2013 2.1.6 Outlook 2016 2.1.7 Outlook. Anyone can block the updates by setting the following registry key (create the keys if they are missing): You'll need to close and restart Outlook for values under the policy key to apply. If Outlook is open, close and restart it. Do not manually delete any Office folders after uninstall has finished!Ī restart is recommended after uninstalling Office. Double click on Enable Automatic Upgrade and choose Disabled, then click Apply and close the dialog. Notice: Different Outlook versions save backup PST files in the different default locations. This is also the quickest way to back up contacts from Outlook. If you are familiar with Outlook and its backup types, you can copy the backup PST files manually and then paste them to the destination saving location. If you uninstall Office 2007 from Settings > Apps or Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Programs and Features, the PST file is left in the system, only Office programs being uninstalled. Applied to Outlook 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019. However, there shouldn't be any reason to import it. Screenshot from Import email, contacts, and calendar from an Outlook. According to Microsoft, procedure to import 2007 PST to 2016 is the same than if importing 20 PST files: Importing an Outlook 2007 PST file to Outlook 2016 which is the current Outlook / Office version used by O365 should go without issues.