Importing Address Book to Outlook from a CD.

[Guest]

Good afternoon,

I have recently had to have my computer totally rebooted after a virus
infected it. As a result I had to backup all my work on a CD. Before the
re-boot I exported and saved my address book to the CD. I have now created a
new Microsoft Outlook account and have imported my address book into the
Windows XP "Address Book" found under the "Accessories" menu from the "Start"
button. However, I am unable to synchronize my Address Book with Outlook, as
when I click "New Mail" and click the "To:" button, my list of contacts are
nowhere to be seen. Could anybody help me with my problem? Thank You!

 

[Vince Averello [MVP-Outlook]]

In what format did you backup the address book/contacts? The WinXP 'address
book' is part of Outlook Express not Outlook so I'm curious the path you
took from Point A (working Outlook) to Point B (OE's address book)

 

[Guest]

Hi there, I opened up "Address Book" from the start menu, and clicked on
"File" > "Export" > "Address Book" and then saved the file to a folder which
I then copied onto a disc. I file I wrote to the CD and it just said "Address
Book File" - that's the type, in case that helps. Sorry I can't tell you
anymore...

 

[Vince Averello [MVP-Outlook]]

What version of Outlook were you using prior to the reinstall?

 

[Guest]

Microsoft Outlook 2002, and I Have reinstalled using the same version.

 

[Vince Averello [MVP-Outlook]]

Hmmm... OL2002 didn't share with OE normally but it could work

I'd export from there to either a CSV or PAB (Personal Address Book file
then import in Outlook.