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Debra - 08 Oct 2004 06:03 GMT

How do I copy/move my contacts folder to another computer?

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Debra - 08 Oct 2004 06:11 GMT

>-----Original Message-----
>How do I copy/move my contacts folder to another computer?
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>More info: Both computers are using Windows XP, Outlook

2000 and have CD burners.

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Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 08 Oct 2004 10:48 GMT

The file you need to copy 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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> How do I copy/move my contacts folder to another computer?

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Debra - 09 Oct 2004 05:44 GMT

Russ,
Thank you for your help. I copied the file onto the CD.
Then when I went to import it into the other computer's
outlook I got the following errors:

1. "Personal Folders" Properties for this information
service must be defined prior to use
2. File access is denied. You do not have permission
required to access the file d:\outlook.pst.

Please advise.
Thanks,
Debra

>-----Original Message-----
>The file you need to copy is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's where
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Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 09 Oct 2004 11:03 GMT

Did you move the PST file back to a hard drive and remove its read only
attribute?
Do not import the file. Open it.

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> Russ,
> Thank you for your help. I copied the file onto the CD.
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Randy - 08 Oct 2004 12:53 GMT

Please state your Outlook version.

> How do I copy/move my contacts folder to another computer?

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