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

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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
> i have just purchased a new computer, how do i go about
> transfering the contacts to the new computer?