The file you need to back up and transfer 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 am purchasing a new computer...what is the easiest way
> of transferring my existing contacts into the new system?
> Help!!