Transfering Outlook express address book to new computer

[Sharon]

We are not very computer literate. I transfered all
settings and files to my new computer from my old
computer using the transfer settings and file wizard. My
Outlook Express Address Book made the transfer just
fine. On a second new computer, my husband chose to
transfer just the files from his old computer. We cannot
locate the Outlook Express Address Book on his new
computer. My husband does not want all of the old
settings on his new computer. How do we get the Address
Book to the new computer. We cannot find it in the list
of files. There is an Outlook Express in the settings
list. If we just transfer that will our Address Book
appear on the new computer? Any detailed help would be
appreciated. Thanks

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

http://www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=270670
OLEXP: How to Back Up and Recover Outlook Express Data

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;276511
OLEXP: How to Backup and Restore Outlook Express Blocked Senders List and Other
Mail Rules

Note: exporting the Outlook Express address book using this method only works if
you do not share your Outlook Express contacts with Outlook.

To back up or copy your Outlook Express address book:
1. Select Tools | Address Book... from the menu in Outlook Express.
2. Choose File | Export | Other Address Book... from the address book's menu.
3. Select Text File (Comma Separated Values) as the export format.
4. Click Export.
5. Select the location you want to export your address book to using the
Browse... button.
6. Give your backup copy a meaningful name.
7. Click Next.
8. Select the fields you want to include in your backup.
9. Finally, select Finish.
10. Click OK.
11. Click Close to end the process.



To restore or import Outlook Express contacts from a backup copy:
1. Select Tools | Address Book... from the menu in Outlook Express.
2. Now select File | Import | Other Address Book... from the address book menu.
3. Highlight Text File (Comma Separated Values).
4. Click Import.
5. Use the Browse... button to select the backup copy of your Outlook Express
address book.
6. Click Next.
7. Now click Finish.
8. Select OK.
9. Click the Close button.