transfer outlook contact data file from one computer to another

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grenada49 - 23 Mar 2005 21:31 GMT

How? I found what I thought was the data file and moved it to new computerbut
it is an .nk2 file that nothing recognizes. Import /exports wizards don't
seem to support outlook to outlook. Why is this so hard?!

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Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 23 Mar 2005 21:59 GMT

It isn't hard at all.
It does help if you transfer the Outlook Data File, however.
The file you need to transfer id 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/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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> How? I found what I thought was the data file and moved it to new
> computerbut
> it is an .nk2 file that nothing recognizes. Import /exports wizards don't
> seem to support outlook to outlook. Why is this so hard?!

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