Export then Import??

[Guest]

I want to transfer my contact list to my laptop. I am using Outlook 2002.
Should I export it then import it into my laptop? What exactly will be
imported and will the PST file automatically be changed? I don't care about
copying the folder that are holding some emails. Thanks

 

[John Blessing]

I want to transfer my contact list to my laptop. I am using Outlook 2002.
Should I export it then import it into my laptop? What exactly will be
imported and will the PST file automatically be changed? I don't care
about copying the folder that are holding some emails. Thanks

Just copy your .pst file

In Outlook 2003 (must be similar in 2002): File menu, Data file management,
select a data file, settings, filename. usually it is

C:\Documents and Settings\YOURNAME\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook\outlook.pst

Exit Outlook, find the file in Windows explorer (make sure your options
allow you to view Hidden Files and Folders), copy it to your laptop
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[Hal Hostetler [MVP P/I]]

Here's a little more info on the method John described:

http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
Outlook & Exchange/Windows Messaging Backup and Dual-Boot
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
Backup and Restore
http://www.slipstick.com/config/movepst.htm
To move a Personal Folders .pst file
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010771141033.aspx
Reconnect your old Outlook data file

Hal
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