outlook wont recognize contact list

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I have had to reinstall microsoft office 2002 on a new hard drive. I put the
..pst folder I had on a backup disk to the proper location (C:\Documents &
Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook) but when I
try to sent a new e-mail and click on the to: my contact list does not
come up, only the select names dialog box, which is blank. When I right
click on the contact shortcut and go to the outlook address book tab the
"show this folder as an e-mail address book" is greyed out. How can I
associate the contact list with the to: field in a new e-mail. I have
tired to uninstalling office so I could then re-inter my contacts manually
but when I re-install office the contacts are still there. How can I
COMPLETELY un-install office and start over if needed. Thanks for any help
you can offer.

 

[Judy Gleeson \(MVP Outlook\)]

Here you go - a step you need to do first:


Tools | Email Accounts | add a new directory or address book | Next |
additional Address Book| Outlook address Book | Next | then restart Outlook.

Now you should be able to set the Properties to Show as An Outlook Address
Book.


I hope this helps you at least a little bit!

Judy Gleeson
MVP Outlook
Outlook trainer and author of Productiv_IT with Outlook
www.acorntraining.com.au
Canberra, Australia

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