re-install backup files from vista to an xp

[JazzKitty]

I am frustrated with Vista, so I am re-installing my XP outlook.
Best Buy's Geek Squad did a back up of my email addresses to a CD
Now, I can't re-install my backup files from my vista outlook onto my xp.
When I try to select a file from the backup CD, the computer is asking me to
find a program with which to open the file. Then, when I browse for outlook,
it isn't on the computer!!!

 

[K. Orland]

You must copy the Microsoft Outlook PST (also known as a data file) file to
your PC from the CD. The default name for this file is outlook.pst. Then
remove the read only attribute from it (right-click and scroll to properties).

Then use the Control Panel to access the mail applet to create a mail
profile for Outlook to use. Then you can open Outlook. To access your PST
file, click on File > Open in Outlook and then browse to your PST file.

I'm curious as to what you mean by Vista Outlook and XP Outlook? Microsoft
Office XP is known as Office 2002. What version of Microsoft Office were you
using on Vista? Note that Vista is not intended to support Office 2002, it's
meant to be used with newer versions of Office such as 2003 & 2007.

 

[Gordon]

I am frustrated with Vista, so I am re-installing my XP outlook.
Best Buy's Geek Squad did a back up of my email addresses to a CD
Now, I can't re-install my backup files from my vista outlook onto my xp.
When I try to select a file from the backup CD, the computer is asking me
to
find a program with which to open the file. Then, when I browse for
outlook,
it isn't on the computer!!!

How were these "backups" made? With what application?