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marie_2u - 05 May 2005 21:32 GMT

Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 loaded is loaded on a PC. There is an
extensive e-mail contact list (700 names). How do we transfer or move
contact list file to new machine without having to re-enter all information?

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Jerry - 05 May 2005 22:08 GMT

If you are using Windows XP you can go to the Files and Settings Transfer
Wizard in your Systems Tools folder. A network is the fastest way to move
items, but a Cable will work also. I think you can even do a disc move, but
not sure on that. Let me know how it goes.

> Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 loaded is loaded on a PC. There is an
> extensive e-mail contact list (700 names). How do we transfer or move
> contact list file to new machine without having to re-enter all information?

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Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 05 May 2005 22:44 GMT

Probably safer to avoid that method.
Instead just copy your Outlook data file. 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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> If you are using Windows XP you can go to the Files and Settings Transfer
> Wizard in your Systems Tools folder. A network is the fastest way to move
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>> contact list file to new machine without having to re-enter all
>> information?

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