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If you're running Windows XP on the new computer and you may want to look into
its built-in data transfer utility. This will also transfer your Outlook account
info but passwords do not make the trip..that's by design. See this article for
more info:
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://winsupportcenter.com/win5/a/fast.htm
Otherwise, all of your Outlook data (including your address book which is called
Contacts) is contained in one file, usually named outlook.pst. If you search
using *.pst, you may also find archive.pst, which is where the content of user
designated folders are archived. You may have to allow hidden files to be shown
via Folder Options to find these files.
For non-networked stations the most common transfer can be made by burning a
copy of the pst file(s) to a CD-R or CD-RW disc, and then opening the file in
the new system. You can then use this PST as your main source or copy any data
over as required. Be aware that there's a difference in PST file structures
between OL2003 and pre-OL2003 versions. In any case, be sure to clear the
read-only attribute of the pst file(s), if required, prior to opening.
See this article for some more detailed info:
Reconnect your old Outlook data file
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx
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Hope this helps,
Newt
Lat: 39° 59' 12" N, Lon: 75° 24' 2" W
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its built-in data transfer utility. This will also transfer your Outlook account
info but passwords do not make the trip..that's by design. See this article for
more info:
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://winsupportcenter.com/win5/a/fast.htm
Otherwise, all of your Outlook data (including your address book which is called
Contacts) is contained in one file, usually named outlook.pst. If you search
using *.pst, you may also find archive.pst, which is where the content of user
designated folders are archived. You may have to allow hidden files to be shown
via Folder Options to find these files.
For non-networked stations the most common transfer can be made by burning a
copy of the pst file(s) to a CD-R or CD-RW disc, and then opening the file in
the new system. You can then use this PST as your main source or copy any data
over as required. Be aware that there's a difference in PST file structures
between OL2003 and pre-OL2003 versions. In any case, be sure to clear the
read-only attribute of the pst file(s), if required, prior to opening.
See this article for some more detailed info:
Reconnect your old Outlook data file
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx
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Hope this helps,
Newt
Lat: 39° 59' 12" N, Lon: 75° 24' 2" W
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