transferring outlook data to new computer - it setup duplicate fo.

[Steve K]

I have recently tried to transfer my outlook data to my new laptop.
Unfortunately when I did an import from my old file, it created duplicates of
the inbox, contacts, calendar, etc. Now when I receive mail it goes to the
new "balnk" inbox not the old one where all my other messages are. Same with
contacts, when I go to type new email it does not "see" my contact list since
it is being pointed to the new blank contact folder.

Any thoughts?

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

Now you see why we recommend that you not import Outlook data. Next time
just copy the data into a PST file then open that PST in the other
installation.

Can't you just copy the information form the second PST file into your
laptop's default PST, then close the second?