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Ron - 18 Jun 2007 20:36 GMT

I have just rebuilt my computer and installed Vista. I saved all of my files
(including program files) on my old hard drive. I have my old HD connceted
to my new machine using a HD enclosure. I want to transfer my Outlook 2003
files from the old HD to Outlook in my Vista system. How can this be
accomplished??

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jjsmith101 - 18 Jun 2007 20:51 GMT

Was your old Operating System XP? If so browse to these directories
(make sure you can view hidden files: Tools -->Folder Options, select View
tab at top and under advanced settings select the Show Hidden Files and
folders under the sub folder Hidden files and folders.)

C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook
and...
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook

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> I have just rebuilt my computer and installed Vista. I saved all of my files
> (including program files) on my old hard drive. I have my old HD connceted
> to my new machine using a HD enclosure. I want to transfer my Outlook 2003
> files from the old HD to Outlook in my Vista system. How can this be
> accomplished??

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Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 18 Jun 2007 21:13 GMT

The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's where all the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx

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>I have just rebuilt my computer and installed Vista. I saved all of my
>files
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> files from the old HD to Outlook in my Vista system. How can this be
> accomplished??

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