Backup Address Book in Outlook 2003

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hopehavens - 10 Dec 2004 19:33 GMT

I cannot find any *.pab files when I do a "search." I am trying to backup my
contacts before I reformat my computer. Where are they located?? Thanks!!!

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Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 10 Dec 2004 20:19 GMT

Outlook has not used a PAB for years. All Outlook data is in one file. The
file you need to back up 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:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm

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Russ Valentine
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>I cannot find any *.pab files when I do a "search." I am trying to backup
>my
> contacts before I reformat my computer. Where are they located??
> Thanks!!!

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