Outlook Express .WAB file location

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This is a re-ask as the previous thread seems to have died without a
resolution.

Running XP Home and Outlook Express. New Toshiba notebook.

I want to import my address book from my desktop and locate it where I can
easily back it up (as on the D drive). I was given a reference to an article
on "backup" which described how to do it. It involves locating the .WAB file
where you want it and then editing the registry to point to it. This method
works on Win 2000 Pro based machines (the desktop). It does not seem to work
on the XP based notebook.

Am I doing something wrong? Anybody have suggestions?

C. Moore
 
This is a re-ask as the previous thread seems to have died without a
resolution.

Running XP Home and Outlook Express. New Toshiba notebook.

I want to import my address book from my desktop and locate it where I can
easily back it up (as on the D drive). I was given a reference to an article
on "backup" which described how to do it. It involves locating the .WAB file
where you want it and then editing the registry to point to it. This method
works on Win 2000 Pro based machines (the desktop). It does not seem to work
on the XP based notebook.

Am I doing something wrong? Anybody have suggestions?

C. Moore
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Go to Tools/Options/Maintenance and change the Store Folder location.

Dick
 
Hi Moore,

See if these articles help.

How to Change the Location of the Windows Address Book:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=156828

Inside Outlook Express - Move the Windows Address Book:
http://www.insideoutlookexpress.com/tips/movewab.htm

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


This is a re-ask as the previous thread seems to have died without a
resolution.

Running XP Home and Outlook Express. New Toshiba notebook.

I want to import my address book from my desktop and locate it where I can
easily back it up (as on the D drive). I was given a reference to an
article
on "backup" which described how to do it. It involves locating the .WAB
file
where you want it and then editing the registry to point to it. This method
works on Win 2000 Pro based machines (the desktop). It does not seem to
work
on the XP based notebook.

Am I doing something wrong? Anybody have suggestions?

C. Moore
 

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