I am running Microsoft Outlook 2000.  I just mistakenly deleted all o
my contacts and restored the last backup of my outlook.pst file.

I have read through the posts regarding groups not carrying over afte
an import/export.  In Outlook 2000 it appears that I can create both
distribution list (in the contacts folder) AND a group (in the addres
book).  It seems no matter which way I create it, they appear the sam
in both the contacts and address book.  Which one should I use and ho
does it make a difference?  Why does the product offer two options i
only one transfers?  What the heck is the difference?

These groups were created in Microsoft Outlook, why wouldn't the
transfer from a backup?  Many groups transferred (but some were lef
out) and they all contained a few or zero entries.. any explanation fo
this behavior?

Thanks!
-Stev

steveboz